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Cubs have a huge Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting problem
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs are struggling with Pete Crow-Armstrong's performance, as he has been named the biggest disappointment among center fielders. Despite a solid team record of 17-12, his hitting issues are a significant concern for the Cubs.
Key points
- Chicago Cubs have a 17-12 record this season
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is struggling with his hitting
- He was named the biggest disappointment among center fielders
- Cubs' offense is among the best in baseball
- Crow-Armstrong has a $115 million contract
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The Chicago Cubs are off to a solid start this season at a 17-12 record, only a game and a half behind the Cincinnati Reds for first in the NL Central.
While their pitching staff has struggled a bit, their offense has been one of the best in baseball. However, it's not thanks to Pete Crow-Armstrong, who has had some major struggles this season.
ESPN's David Schoenfield named PCA as the biggest disappointment in baseball among center fielders, highlighting the problem the Cubs now have with their new $115 million man.
Cubs have a big hitting problem with Pete Crow-Armstrong
"If you noticed PCA's struggles in the second half of last season, his low output so far - .241 average, one home run - isn't a big surprise," Schoenfield writes. "Only Ezequiel Tovar has chased more often outside the strike zone, and pitchers have exploited that aggressiveness."
So far this season, Crow-Armstrong is hitting .241 with one home run, which is thanks in large part to how he's struggling to barrel up any baseballs this season.
He had 59 barrels last year, but this season he's barreled up just four baseballs. The 24-year-old center fielder who recently signed a $115 million extension through 2032 has a .620 OPS on the season so far.
There are some major issues with his offense, and the 31-homer, 95 RBI, and .768 OPS season from a year ago looks to be so far away from his current abilities this season.
Q&A
What are Pete Crow-Armstrong's hitting struggles this season?
Pete Crow-Armstrong is experiencing major difficulties at the plate, contributing to concerns about his performance as a center fielder.
Why is Pete Crow-Armstrong considered a disappointment in baseball?
He has been labeled the biggest disappointment among center fielders due to his underwhelming hitting compared to expectations for a player with a $115 million contract.
How are the Chicago Cubs performing this season despite Crow-Armstrong's issues?
The Cubs have a solid record of 17-12 and are only a game and a half behind the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central, indicating that the team is performing well overall.
