Pete Crow-Armstrong emerges as Ohtani's top MVP rival
The Cubs outfielder has overhauled his approach at the plate, cutting chase rate and boosting walks to vault into elite-player conversation.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has made a notable adjustment to his plate discipline, walking more frequently and chasing fewer pitches outside the zone. The improvement has translated into production that places him among the best players in baseball this season. CBS Sports identifies him as Shohei Ohtani's primary challenger for MVP honors. The development signals a meaningful performance breakout for the Cubs outfielder.
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