Crow-Armstrong ⁤Skips Home Run ‍Derby, Focuses on Cubs’ Role

⁣ Updated June 18, 2025
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, amid a power surge this season, has declined to participate ⁢in the upcoming Home Run Derby. The 23-year-old⁣ star said his priority is his current role with the team and⁤ his performance during the 2025⁣ season.

Crow-Armstrong showcased his power Tuesday night with a massive 452-foot home run against the ‍Milwaukee⁢ Brewers in the Cubs’ 5-3 victory.The eighth-inning blast, his 19th of the season, followed a‍ diving catch in centre field that preserved the Cubs’ lead.

The home⁤ run off Brewers reliever Rob Zastryzny clocked an exit velocity of 111.5⁤ mph and struck the right-field scoreboard. Fans responded with ‍chants of “MVP.”

“No, that’s ‍not for me,” Crow-Armstrong said. “that’s a different kind of power. I⁢ don’t know if⁤ I can withstand however⁢ long the timer is⁢ there. That would be a struggle.”
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Crow-Armstrong acknowledged the significance of the moment after⁣ the game, emphasizing the importance of appreciating such achievements. His 19 home runs⁣ mark the most by a ⁣Cubs outfielder within the team’s first 75 games ⁣since Sammy Sosa hit 26 ⁢in 2002.

⁢ ‍ ⁢ ⁣ “those moments are ones I ⁣really have ⁣to slow down⁤ in,”⁤ Crow-armstrong said. ⁤”Those are crucial⁢ to appreciate. I tried soaking it in.”
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What’s next

Despite ‍his recent power display, Crow-Armstrong reiterated that he will not participate in the Home Run⁤ Derby ⁤before next month’s⁣ All-Star Game in Atlanta, suggesting he might consider it “maybe when I’m older.” He remains focused on his ⁢role in helping the Cubs contend this season.