Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Shines with Platinum Glove Win

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to receive accolades for his outstanding defensive play. He secured the National League Platinum Glove award on Friday night. This accolade is determined by fan votes and recognizes the top defensive player among the 10 Gold Glove winners in each league.

Crow-Armstrong becomes the second Chicago Cub to receive the platinum honor since its inception by Rawlings in 2011. The first Cub to achieve this was Anthony Rizzo in 2016. Up next for Crow-Armstrong is Thursday’s announcement of the MVP award, with speculation on whether he will secure a unanimous NL MVP win.

Highlighting his defensive skills, a memorable moment was when Crow-Armstrong collided with the outfield wall after a spectacular catch against the White Sox on May 17, 2026, at Rate Field.

Reflecting on his achievements, Crow-Armstrong said Sunday, “We take the field every day knowing we’re capable of changing the course of a ball game with our gloves, which pairs well when you have the best offense in baseball during the year.” This marked his second consecutive Gold Glove win.

Praising Crow-Armstrong’s defense, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger, who won the American League Platinum Glove, commented this summer. Both were at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Bellinger, a former Cub himself, was impressed by Crow-Armstrong’s growth in the outfield since seeing his initial potential during his first major league call-up in September 2023, and in his rookie season in 2024.

Bellinger said, “I never played it that well. He’s seriously the best defender in the game. He reaches balls that we can’t even reach. His arm strength and field awareness near the walls are extraordinary.”

The Cubs also earned the NL team Gold Glove award on Friday night. This marks their second consecutive season win and their third overall since Rawlings began awarding it in 2020.

Third baseman Alex Bregman shared his thoughts on the team’s defensive prowess, saying, “From top to bottom in the organization, pride in defense is a priority. We aim to save as many runs as possible and control the game. It’s about nine players doing their part to achieve excellent team defense, making every play count.”