Key Takeaways
- Peter Crow Armstrong is the son of two famous Hollywood actors, Matthew John Armstrong and Ashley Crow.
- Despite growing up around Hollywood sets, Pete Crow-Armstrong found his true calling in baseball.
- He debuted in 2023 for the Chicago Cubs.
Peter Crow-Armstrong comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His parents, Matthew John Armstrong and Ashley Crow, are acclaimed actors in Hollywood.
His mother, Ashley, is best known for her role as Sandra Bennet on the hit television show “Heroes,” and his father, Matthew, has made a name for himself through roles in “Heroes” and “American Dreams.“
The couple’s love story began on the set of “Heroes,” their union brought forth a rising star in the world of professional baseball: Peter Crow-Armstrong.
Despite being surrounded by Hollywood’s glitz and glamour, Peter found his true passion in sports, particularly baseball.
This week’s episode of “On Deck” features outfielder in the Chicago Cubs organization, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
— MiLB Players (@Milb_players) August 30, 2023
His parents, Matthew John Armstrong and Ashley Crow, are both actors, but Pete decided to go a different route in his career. pic.twitter.com/sboUlfGiK3
Together, they’ve provided Pete with a creative and supportive environment, though his passion lay in sports from an early age.
Crow-Armstrong’s Cubs fandom came from his dad, who showed him Kerry Wood’s 20-strikeout game as a kid. Crow-Armstrong even had a Wrigley Field-esque ivy-covered wall in his backyard when he played Wiffle ball.
His talents quickly became evident during high school at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, where he excelled as an outfielder, showcasing remarkable athleticism and baseball IQ.
His outstanding performances earned him a 2020 first-round draft pick by the New York Mets, solidifying his status as a player to watch in Major League Baseball.
Make that TWO grand slams on the series for Pete Crow-Armstrong.
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) September 10, 2023
MLB's No. 12 prospect (@Cubs) logs back-to-back three-hit games for the @IowaCubs: pic.twitter.com/QRKy5jva9t
On September 11, 2023, Peter Crow-Armstrong made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
His entry into the game as a pinch runner in the 7th inning, followed by his noteworthy play as a center fielder and recording a sacrifice bunt in the 9th inning, marked the beginning of what promises to be an impressive career in professional baseball.
Though Pete’s journey into professional sports might seem worlds apart from his parents’ acting careers, his upbringing undoubtedly shaped his mindset and work ethic.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Crow-Armstrong’s favorite movie is Little Big League, where his mom plays Billy Heywood’s mom role, Jenny.
- In January 2023, MLB Pipeline listed Crow-Armstrong as the best defensive player in the Minor Leagues.
- Peter Crow-Armstrong is in a relationship with Hailey Lavelle.
