Pete Crow-Armstrong leaped and angled his body in a way that looked like a version of the iconic Jumpman logo. The Chicago Cubs center fielder made an Air Jordan-style catch during Friday’s 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins, banging into a nook where two walls converge at funky loanDepot park.Throughout a spectacular individual season, however, Crow-Armstrong has tried not to make it about himself. Night after night, standing at his locker after yet another walk-off moment or highlight-reel play, he often credits his support system.It’s the coaching staff helping with his pregame routine, offensive adjustments and mental outlook. Those game-changing swings don’t happen, Crow-Armstrong reminds reporters, without the teammates who extend the inning and create opportunities. His play-by-play recall might mention the runner who hustled to beat out a double play or the pitchers who kept it close in the later innings.Even Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and friends get a shout-out for leading the “P-C-A” chants and firing up the Wrigley Field crowd.“I’m here because I’m a part of something bigger than me,” Crow-Armstrong said. “I’ve found that everything that I do is usually for other people when it comes to why I play this game. You always get asked about stuff that happened physically on the field, or whatever it is you guys want to report, but I don’t have that much to say about hittin’ baseballs. It’s easier to talk about the bigger picture when you’re playing a team sport.”
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