# Pete Crow-Armstrong Named NL MVP Finalist

> Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs center fielder, named 2026 NL MVP finalist after historic season.
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## Crow-Armstrong's Season Reflection
Crow-Armstrong reflected on appreciating his 2026 season as it unfolded, calling it the first time he could do so in his life.

> The thing that i keep saying, crow armstrong said, is i was actually able to appreciate the year as it was going on, which was the first time i've been able to do that in my life, just because there was a lot of good this year. And more good than bad, when it comes to baseball.
## NL MVP Finalist Announcement
Crow-Armstrong named one of three 2026 NL MVP finalists by Baseball Writers' Association of America after receiving second career Gold Glove Award.
## Finalists Include Ohtani and Turang
Finalists for 2026 NL MVP include Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and Brewers second baseman Brice Turang.
## Crow-Armstrong's fWAR Leadership
Crow-Armstrong led majors with 10.6 fWAR, the largest gap since 1954, topping all nine Cubs' bbwaa-elected mvp winners since 1931.
## Historic Home Run and Steal Marks
Crow-Armstrong became first cub to reach 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in one campaign, tying with kyle schwarber for most homers and stealing 41 bases.
## Elite Defensive Performance
Crow-Armstrong led mlb with +26 fielding run value, setting a statcast-era record for outfielders.
## Manager's Season Appreciation
Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised the season, noting fans would talk about it for generations.

> You're grateful to see things like this, cubbs manager craig counsell said in september. And you're grateful that the fans get to see a season like this, because they're going to talk about it. They're going to tell their kids about it. They're going to tell their grandkids about seasons like this.
## Key takeaway

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs center fielder, named 2026 NL MVP finalist after historic season.