Pete Crow-Armstrong makes an incredible catch in the Cubs’ first start
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes an incredible catch in the Cubs’ first start originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
In the first inning of his first career start with the Chicago Cubs, outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong showed off defense that impressed fans and scouts.
Crow-Armstrong, starting in center field for the Cubs, was tested with a fly ball off the bat of Nolan Jones in the first inning with a runner on base and one out in the first inning.
Jones shot the ball at 107 mph right off the bat, but Crow-Armstrong was up to the task as he made an absolutely insane catch at center field:
According to Statcast, The expected batting average on the fly ball was an astonishing .970, but that didn’t stop Crow-Armstrong from making the play and holding the Rockies scoreless in the first inning of the contest.
Crow-Armstrong was called up by the Cubs before Monday’s game. He made his debut in the contest and was caught stealing third base and throwing a sacrifice bunt. He started Tuesday’s game in midfield, his first since being called up.
