Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026

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Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Jul 8, 2026 8:23 PM ET

Pete Crow-Armstrong is setting the pace for the rest of baseball in a major way.

PCA begins the 20-20 club in 2026

The electrifying Chicago Cubs center fielder became the first player to reach the 20-20 mark this season, showcasing the rare blend of power and speed that has fueled his emergence as one of MLB's brightest young stars.

Along with becoming the first major leaguer in 2026 to reach the milestone, Crow-Armstrong also became just the second player in franchise history to collect back-to-back 20-20 seasons, joining Sammy Sosa from 1993-95.

PCA is the first Cubs player with back-to-back 20/20 seasons since Sammy Sosa (1993-1995). pic.twitter.com/djp1TaeWbh
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 8, 2026

One home run wasn't enough for PCA

As if his home run to join the 20-20 club wasn't enough, Crow-Armstrong delivered again the next time he stepped to the plate, crushing his 21st home run of the season.

Crow-Armstrong's 21 home runs are tied for the fifth most in the National League, sharing the spot with both Brandon Lowe and Jordan Walker.

what's better than 20 home runs?
21 home runs. pic.twitter.com/EIhTXcJWD1
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 8, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong is creeping into MVP conversations

Crow-Armstrong has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last month-plus, raising his average approximately 60 points since June 1.

Combine that with the all-world defense he provides on a nightly basis, and you get a player who is toe-to-toe with Shohei Ohtani for the MLB leader in WAR entering the All-Star break.

Continued excellence from PCA for the remainder of the season will give him a compelling argument to stop Ohtani from winning a third consecutive MVP award.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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