Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 45 Home Runs And Steals 40 Bases
Pete Crow-Armstrong joins an elite 40-40 club while the Cubs clinch a playoff spot, proving a risky trade was the smartest move in baseball.
Pete Crow-Armstrong achieved a historic milestone with 45 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season, joining only three players in history to accomplish this feat. The Chicago Cubs made a bold trade at the 2021 deadline, sending Javier Baez and Trevor Williams to the New York Mets in exchange for Crow-Armstrong, who was still a relatively inexperienced prospect.
Baez, a 2016 World Series hero, had recently undergone shoulder surgery, and Crow-Armstrong had only played six professional games before the trade. At the time, the deal was considered a risky gamble, with the Chicago Cubs receiving a B+ grade and the New York Mets an A-. However, the trade has now proven to be a masterstroke for the Cubs, as Crow-Armstrong's 40-40 season has vindicated the front office's decision.
Beyond his impressive power and speed numbers, Crow-Armstrong's performance has been instrumental in the Cubs' successful push for consecutive postseason appearances, marking the first time since 2015-2018 that the team reached back-to-back playoffs.
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