In a pretty short amount of time, Pete Crow-Armstrong has quickly become a chief villain amongst Cincinnati Reds fans. He plays for the rival Cubs which certainly ratchets up the hatred a bit, he can be very good which makes him relevant, and he also has a swagger about him that makes his fans love him and opposing fans despise him. Hell, even the Reds' broadcast has gotten in on the fun this year.
However, Crow-Armstrong's star has faded dramatically after his hot start to the 2025 season. Once thought to be a viable MVP candidate this season, Crow-Armstrong has struggled mightily with a .