WATCH: Pete Crow-Armstrong on his hairstyle, development and goals |
Tony Crumpton
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- Sunday, February 16 2025
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong spoke to the media from spring training talking about what went into his hairstyle, what he's learned from Kyle Tucker, looking into what his offseason program was like and more.
Watch the interview below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:00-00:35) Hair Decision: Pete Crow-Armstrong explains that his new blue star hair design was spontaneous, encouraged by his girlfriend's little sister, who used a cardboard stencil to create it.
(01:05-01:33) Spring Training Fun: He enjoys being at the Cubs' facility in the offseason, which helps him transition smoothly into spring training. He looks forward to mid-February as excitement builds with new teammates arriving.
(02:03-02:30) Establishing Role: Rather than focusing on establishing himself, he’s more interested in understanding how he fits into the team, appreciating the encouragement from teammates and staff.
(03:04-03:36) New Teammates: Discusses Kyle Tucker and other new players, noting how seamlessly they’ve integrated into the team, showing confidence and adapting quickly.
(04:10-04:39) Offseason Work: Focused on refining consistency in his swing rather than making major changes, aiming to carry over successful routines from last year.
(05:12-05:46) Learning from Veterans: Appreciates being a young player on an experienced team, as he has many mentors like Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner to learn from.
(06:19-06:52) Overcoming Struggles: Talks about his slow start in MLB but credits the team’s support for helping him push through struggles and build confidence.
(07:23-07:57) Dennis Rodman Comparison: Acknowledges similarities in work ethic and defensive hustle but jokes about not fully emulating Rodman.
(08:27-End) Japan Trip Excitement: Expresses enthusiasm about playing in Japan, calling it a longtime dream and looking forward to experiencing baseball culture in the Tokyo Dome.
