Pete Crow-Armstrong Highlights Bears Loyalty and Ohtani Challenge at All-Star Weekend

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong used the 2026 All-Star festivities to showcase his long‑standing support for the Chicago Bears, citing a childhood connection through his Chicago‑born father and a friendship with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. He discussed the Bears’ legacy and his personal habit of watching former star Devin Hester’s highlights.

During the same interview, Crow‑Armstrong expressed his ambition to overtake Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani as the National League’s top player. He noted Ohtani’s rare dual‑role success – a .293 batting average with 22 home runs and an 8‑2 record with a 1.79 ERA – and admitted that surpassing him would require extraordinary effort, even joking about joining a “pitching lab.” Crow‑Armstrong’s own first‑half stats show a .291 average, 21 home runs, 53 RBIs and 24 stolen bases, underscoring his rising profile in MLB.