"Crow-Armstrong has carried over his offensive struggles from the end of last season, posting a .547 OPS in the first 20 games of the 2026 campaign."
"During the first half of last season, PCA had a 131 wRC+ with 25 home runs and .270 ISO. After the All-Star Break, his wRC+ dropped by 59 points to 72."
"Crow-Armstrong fits a similar archetype to Javier Báez, with swing decisions that make you question reality. Still, when he's right, his potential to be an elite bat is obvious."
"Before Spring Training began, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal wrote about Alex Bregman's clubhouse impact, specifically in terms of him helping his teammates get better."
Pete Crow-Armstrong received a six-year, $114 million extension after a breakout 2025 season. Despite this, he has struggled offensively in 2026, posting a .547 OPS. His performance shows concerning trends similar to those at the end of last season, where his wRC+ dropped significantly after the All-Star Break. Comparisons to Javier Báez highlight his erratic swing decisions, but his potential for elite performance remains evident. Alex Bregman has been working with Crow-Armstrong to improve his swinging tendencies.
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