Pete Crow-Armstrong

Peter Henry "Pete" Crow-Armstrong, known by his initials "PCA," was born in Sherman Oaks, California, to accomplished actors Ashley Crow and Matthew John Armstrong . A standout at Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, he was named the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year as a junior before being selected 19th overall by the New York Mets in the 2020 MLB Draft, receiving a $3.359 million signing bonus . After just six professional games with the Mets organization, a shoulder labrum tear ended his 2021 season prematurely — but on July 30, 2021, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in the deal that sent Javier Báez to New York . The trade proved to be a franchise-altering move. Crow-Armstrong rocketed through the Cubs' minor league system, winning a MiLB Gold Glove Award in 2022 and representing the Cubs in back-to-back All-Star Futures Games (2022, 2023) . He made his MLB debut on September 11, 2023, as a pinch-runner against the Colorado Rockies, though his first 14 at-bats resulted in zero hits . His first career hit arrived in dramatic fashion on April 25, 2024 — a go-ahead two-run home run off Bryan Abreu of the Houston Astros . In 2025, Crow-Armstrong exploded onto the national stage, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 25 home runs, steal 25 bases, and drive in 70 runs before the All-Star break . He finished the season with 31 home runs and 35 stolen bases, joining Sammy Sosa as the only Cubs players in franchise history to achieve a 30-30 season . He was voted an All-Star starter, won his first National League Gold Glove Award in center field, and finished ninth in NL MVP voting . Known for his elite defensive metrics — converting an absurd 66.7% of five-star catch opportunities, far above the MLB average of 5.6% — Crow-Armstrong has redefined what it means to be a five-tool center fielder . Off the field, he is in a relationship with Hailey Lavella, a licensed esthetician, and is known for his eclectic walkup music choices, including songs by electronic group Levity and rapper Larry June . With a $3.36 million signing bonus already banked and a net worth estimated between $3-3.5 million, the 23-year-old "PCA" is just beginning what promises to be a legendary career on the North Side of Chicago .