As of April 12, Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s defense was the only thing keeping him afloat. He had a .197 batting average, a .521 OPS, and was still looking for his first home run of the season. That’s when Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that the Cubs had discussed an extension with their young center fielder. The news of a possible long-term deal came as somewhat of a surprise due to the slow start, but some theorized Jed Hoyer had tried to pounce while PCA’s value was low. Even so, a deal that would have maxed out at $75 million if multiple club options were exercised isn’t anywhere near what Crow-Armstrong could be worth if he nears his potential.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Betting on Himself in More Ways Than One
