Pete Crow-Armstrong leads MLB outfielders in Outs Above Average

Crow-Armstrong tops the defensive leaderboard.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read

Outs Above Average among outfielders: 1. Pete Crow-Armstrong 13 2. Ceddanne Rafaela 10 3. Jacob Young 9 4. Corbin Carrol Via @Buster_ESPN on X

What happened: Pete Crow-Armstrong leads all MLB outfielders in Outs Above Average at 13, according to a leaderboard shared by Buster Olney. Ceddanne Rafaela ranks second at 10, followed by Jacob Young at 9 and Corbin Carroll at 7.

Why it matters: Outs Above Average measures the runs a fielder saves with range and positioning, and a mark of 13 puts Crow-Armstrong in elite defensive territory this season. Pairing top-of-the-leaderboard glovework with his bat strengthens his case as one of the game's most complete center fielders and bolsters his standing in awards conversations.

By the numbers: Outs Above Average among outfielders: Pete Crow-Armstrong 13, Ceddanne Rafaela 10, Jacob Young 9, Corbin Carroll 7.

What to watch: Watch whether Crow-Armstrong holds the top spot as the season progresses and the defensive sample grows.

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@Buster_ESPN 2026-06-23T02:42:20.861356+00:00

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