What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong added 107 RBI and an NL-best .943 OPS to his 2026 line. He also took home a Gold Glove, a Platinum Glove and the NL Hank Aaron Award alongside his unanimous NL MVP vote.
Why it matters: His 45 home runs tied for the MLB lead, and 41 steals made him a 40/40 player. Leading MLB in runs and extra-base hits while topping the majors in outs above average put offense and defense in the same résumé.
By the numbers: 45 HR (tied for 1st in MLB), 107 RBI, 119 R (led MLB), 41 SB, 84 XBH (led MLB), .943 OPS (led NL), 26 OAA (led MLB).
What to watch: Crow-Armstrong enters the 2027 season as the reigning NL MVP.