Pete Crow-Armstrong declared the second-best centerfielder in MLB

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Robin Adams | Last updated Mar 13, 2026 1:52 PM ET

The Chicago Cubs have put together a roster of players that are widely considered to be among the best at their respective positions. Pete Crow-Armstrong, their centerfielder, is certainly one of them. Last night, he almost brought Team USA back by himself in their 8-6 loss to Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago’s star outfielder hit two home runs in the losing effort.

Indeed, Crow-Armstrong has made quite the name for himself over the last couple of seasons, and now is considered among the absolute best centerfielders in Major League Baseball.

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong named the second-best centerfielder in MLB

Aug 30, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a single during the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

In their latest position ranking, Bleacher Report took a look at the best centerfielders in Major League Baseball. On their list, they declared that Crow-Armstrong is the second-best player at this position, trailing only Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners:

“PCA was a legitimate MVP candidate during the first half last season, posting an .847 OPS with 25 home runs and 27 steals. That dipped to a .634 OPS and six long balls after the break, but he still became the first Cubs player since Sammy Sosa in 1995 with a 30/30 season. If his offensive game ends up landing somewhere in the middle of those two extremes, his elite defense will make him a perennial 5-WAR player.”

On 2025, PCA hit .247/.287/.481 with 31 home runs, 95 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. As mentioned above, he became the first Cubs player since Sammy Sosa to have a 30-30 season.

His struggles in the second half of the season, though, were duly noted. If he is to truly become a MLB superstar, he will need to put together a solid season for an entire year.

Still, he did make his first National League All-Star team and was the NL Gold Glove recipient in centerfield last year.

Indeed, the sky is the limit for him.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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