With zero due respect to those who believe 19 plate appearances constitute a legitimate sample size, Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t get much of a chance to prove his worth last season. But with the outfield set following Cody Bellinger‘s return, it was clear the hyperactive rookie needed a little more seasoning in Triple-A. He seemingly needed more than he got, but the Cubs were forced to promote him when Bellinger went down with fractured ribs.
Though some of his peripherals indicated he was outperforming his stats, PCA was batting .203 with a 56 wRC+ over 83 PAs with Iowa and it looked like he was going to be little more than a stopgap.