Crow-Armstrong ties MLB lead with 24 outs above average

He stands five steals shy of a 40-40 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 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: MLB Network put Pete Crow-Armstrong at the center of the MVP race, with one analyst predicting he will win the award. The 24-year-old also leads MLB with +26 Fielding Run Value.

Why it matters: His run prevention offers voters a second value case beyond his power and speed. A strong finish could make defensive metrics decisive when ballots are cast.

By the numbers: 40+ HR, 35 SB, +26 Fielding Run Value and 24 outs above average. The two defensive marks lead or share the MLB lead.

What to watch: His pursuit of 40 steals and the final defensive leaderboard will shape the closing MVP argument.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-09-08T20:58:21.007607+00:00

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