"There will be talks, there have been talks. But at the same time, we're not really in any rush to do anything. I'd like to keep it that way just 'cause I'm going to go out and play regardless... There's bigger fish to fry right now than getting me paid."
"In 2024, he showed off his speed-and-defense floor but with subpar offense. Since then, he has raised his stock, as he got his offense above league average in 2025. He still didn't draw many walks but he did hit 31 home runs, helping him put up a .247/.287/.481 line and 109 wRC+."
"Statcast had his hard hit rate and average exit velocity in the 42nd and 43rd percentile, respectively, so the extra home runs may have been backed by a bit of luck. What he can provide at the plate going forward is up in the air but the speed and defense are legit."
Pete Crow-Armstrong downplayed urgency regarding contract extension talks with the Cubs, stating both sides are not rushing negotiations. After showing subpar offense in 2024, Crow-Armstrong improved his offensive production in 2025, posting a .247/.287/.481 line with 109 wRC+ and 31 home runs. However, his offensive gains appear partially luck-driven, with a 14.2% home run-to-fly ball ratio exceeding his Statcast metrics in hard hit rate and exit velocity. His true value lies in elite speed and defense, evidenced by 35 stolen bases and excellent center field grades. Questions remain about offensive sustainability given his low walk rate and regression in second-half power production.
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