Crow-Armstrong’s Defensive Rise | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 2m

Pete Crow-Armstrong is rewriting the script for elite outfield defense, earning raves from four-time Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier, who calls him the best in baseball right now. Kiermaier, who first noticed Crow-Armstrong in the minors, was blown away by his speed and arm—and even more so after seeing him play in person. Crow-Armstrong’s defense has only improved since 2024, earning him a Gold Glove last year and setting records for making impossible catches, including surpassing Kiermaier for most “five-star” plays. Numbers back up the eye test: he leads all outfielders in ground…