What happened: The youngster brought a photo from an earlier meeting with PCA in Tennessee. He exchanged the one-of-one Báez autograph for a bat signed by PCA.
Why it matters: Chicago acquired Crow-Armstrong in the 2021 trade that sent Báez to New York. The connection gives the memorabilia swap an uncommon link to the deal that shaped PCA's career.
By the numbers: Crow-Armstrong entered Tuesday batting .281 with a .376 on-base percentage and an NL-leading .953 OPS. His 157 hits ranked fourth in the league.
What to watch: The next chapter is whether the Báez card remains in Crow-Armstrong's personal collection.