Key Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong was unanimously named the 2026 National League MVP.
- The Chicago Cubs center fielder led the league in major categories including home runs and OPS, while batting .280 and stealing 45 bases.
- Shohei Ohtani finished second, followed by Kyle Schwarber, Brice Turang and Jacob Misiorowski among the players receiving second-place votes.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins 2026 NL MVP Unanimously
Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the 2026 National League MVP on Thursday night after completing a remarkable season for the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old center fielder turned the promise of his 2025 campaign into an exceptional 2026 performance, separating himself from the rest of the National League field.
“PCA” led the league in several major statistical categories, including home runs and OPS. He also batted .280 and stole 45 bases, combining power, speed and overall offensive production. Crow-Armstrong added a second consecutive Gold Glove Award, further strengthening his case as one of the National League’s most complete players.
Crow-Armstrong Dominates MVP Voting
Crow-Armstrong received all 30 first-place votes from the National League MVP electorate, making him the unanimous winner. He finished with 420 points, well ahead of Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who placed second with 264 points. Most of Ohtani’s support came through second-place votes.
Kyle Schwarber was one of only three players to take a second-place vote away from Ohtani. Brice Turang and Jacob Misiorowski were the other two players to receive a second-place selection. The voting margin underscored Crow-Armstrong’s commanding season and the lack of a serious challenger for the award.
How the 2026 NL MVP Ballot Finished
Turang finished third in the voting, followed by Elly De La Cruz, Misiorowski, Gabriel Moreno and Fernando Tatis Jr. Cristopher Sanchez, Alex Bregman and Matt Olson completed the top 10.
Olson also received a third-place vote, while CJ Abrams earned a fourth-place selection. Despite those individual votes, Crow-Armstrong remained the clear-cut winner in a season that featured relatively few other dominant individual performances across the National League.
Why This Matters
Crow-Armstrong’s unanimous MVP result reflects the breadth of his contribution to the Chicago Cubs. His combination of league-leading offensive production, 45 stolen bases and consecutive Gold Glove Awards made him influential on both sides of the ball. The vote also confirms that his strong 2025 season was a foundation for an even more productive 2026 campaign.
The result gives the Cubs a clear focal point in Crow-Armstrong, whose performance established him as the National League’s leading player for the season. The voting totals also show how decisively he surpassed Ohtani and the other leading candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 National League MVP Award?
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs won the 2026 National League MVP Award unanimously.
What were Pete Crow-Armstrong’s key 2026 statistics?
Crow-Armstrong batted .280, stole 45 bases and led the National League in categories including home runs and OPS. He also won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award.
Who finished second in the 2026 NL MVP voting?
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers finished second with 264 points, behind Crow-Armstrong’s 420 points.
