Is Pete Crow-Armstrong on Track to Have One of the Best Offensive Seasons in Cubs History? #PCA’s Confident Comments Have Fans Excited

Chicago, IL – May 21, 2025

Wrigleyville is buzzing, and for good reason. Pete Crow-Armstrong — once considered primarily a defensive wizard patrolling center field — is rewriting the script in 2025. With a scorching start to the season, explosive offensive numbers, and a quiet confidence that has now become very vocal, #PCA is making a case not just for an All-Star appearance, but for a place in the record books of Chicago Cubs history.

At just 23 years old, Crow-Armstrong is now being talked about in the same breath as legendary Cubs sluggers like Sammy Sosa, Kris Bryant, and Derrek Lee. But what’s turning heads isn’t just his on-field production — it’s the self-assured, almost prophetic tone he’s adopted in recent interviews.

“I know what I’m capable of,” PCA said after a two-homer game against the Cardinals. “I’m not just here to run down balls in the outfield anymore. I’m here to hit. I’m here to lead. And I’m here to win.”

A Season for the Ages?

Through the first 45 games of the 2025 season, Crow-Armstrong is putting up eye-popping numbers:

• Batting Average: .348

• Home Runs: 14

• RBIs: 39

• OPS: 1.027

• Stolen Bases: 13

• WAR (Wins Above Replacement): 3.7

To put this in perspective, he is on pace for:

• 50+ home runs

• 120+ RBIs

• 30+ stolen bases

• Over 7.5 WAR

If he maintains anything close to this pace, PCA would become the first Cubs player ever to have 30+ HRs and 30+ SBs in a single season — something not even Sammy Sosa or Javier Báez accomplished.

What’s more, his blend of power, speed, and plate discipline is something Chicago fans haven’t seen since the days of Ryne Sandberg — only with even more athleticism.

Turning the Corner

Crow-Armstrong’s breakout has been years in the making. After struggling at the plate during his 2023 debut and spending much of 2024 refining his swing, he entered spring training in 2025 with a noticeably different approach: a simplified stance, better pitch recognition, and a renewed focus on lifting the ball to all fields.

Cubs hitting coach Johnny Washington praised PCA’s work ethic and evolution:

“He made adjustments that only elite hitters make. He shortened his swing, kept his hands quiet, and stopped chasing pitches outside the zone. The rest? That’s just his natural talent taking over.”

Crow-Armstrong’s strikeout rate has dropped significantly, while his walk rate has jumped — a sure sign of growing maturity at the plate.

Confidence On and Off the Field

PCA’s swagger hasn’t gone unnoticed, either. His recent comments — “I want to bring a ring to Chicago, and I want to be the reason we get there” — were posted across social media, leading to widespread praise and a few raised eyebrows.

Veteran teammate Dansby Swanson smiled when asked about PCA’s rising confidence:

“That’s not arrogance — that’s belief. He’s backing it up every night. We love that fire.”

Fans are embracing the energy, too. #PCA has become a rallying cry at Wrigley Field, with chants of “MVP! MVP!” echoing through the Friendly Confines during his at-bats. His jersey sales have skyrocketed, and his highlight-reel plays — whether it’s robbing a home run or launching one into the bleachers — are regularly going viral.

Chasing Cubs Legends

If Crow-Armstrong keeps it up, he could challenge or even break several franchise records:

• Single-Season Home Run Record: 66 (Sammy Sosa, 1998)

• Most Hits in a Season: 229 (Rogers Hornsby, 1929)

• Highest OPS in a Season: 1.174 (Hornsby, 1929)

While Sosa’s 66 homers might still be out of reach, a 40-40 season (HRs/SBs) is very much in play — something no Cub has ever achieved.

More importantly, PCA’s dominance is translating into wins. The Cubs currently sit atop the NL Central, and Crow-Armstrong is undeniably the spark behind their early surge.

The Final Word

Pete Crow-Armstrong was once seen as the future of Cubs defense. In 2025, he’s becoming the face of Cubs dominance — both offensively and emotionally. His emergence is reminiscent of Kris Bryant’s MVP campaign in 2016, only PCA brings even more tools to the table.

“I want to make history,” he said after a recent walk-off home run. “And I want to do it in blue pinstripes.”

If he keeps swinging like this, history won’t just remember PCA — it will revolve around him.

Is Pete Crow-Armstrong on pace for the greatest offensive season in Cubs history? It’s early — but the signs are unmistakable. And in Chicago, belief is quickly turning into expectation.