Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong wins National League MVP unanimously, beating Shohei Ohtani
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Key Points:
- Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won the 2026 National League MVP award unanimously, marking a significant upset over early favorite Shohei Ohtani.
- Crow-Armstrong played all 162 games, posting a .280/.372/.570 line with 45 home runs, 41 steals, 107 RBIs, and leading the majors in WAR (9.8), runs, home runs, and total bases.
- He joined the exclusive 40-40 club and led the majors in advanced defensive metrics, delivering one of the best all-around seasons by a position player in recent memory.
- Shohei Ohtani, a four-time MVP, finished second with strong offensive and pitching stats, including a 1.79 ERA and 3.2 WAR each on the mound and at the plate.
- Crow-Armstrong becomes the latest Cubs player to earn MVP honors, joining a distinguished list that includes Kris Bryant, Sammy Sosa, and Ernie Banks.
