Crow-Armstrong reaches 25 OAA as MVP case widens

His 96% catch rate beats an 89% expectation.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read

Has Pete Crow-Armstrong taken his already elite defense to another level this season? “He's going to win the MVP…” http Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong has 25 Outs Above Average in 2026, surpassing his 2025 total of 24. He has converted 96% of his chances against an expected rate of 89%.

Why it matters: That fielding value complements a .280/.374/.572 slash line and 40 home runs. His 9.1 fWAR leads all position players, giving his MVP case strength on both sides of the ball.

By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong: 25 OAA; 96% catch rate against 89% expected; .946 OPS; 40 home runs; 36 stolen bases; 9.1 fWAR.

What to watch: Watch whether Crow-Armstrong reaches 40 steals and maintains the MLB lead in Outs Above Average through the final weeks.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-09-09T02:43:48.831285+00:00

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