Heralded prospect Crow-Armstrong selected to Futures Game originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Heralded top Cubs outfield prospect Crow-Armstrong has been selected to play in the 2022 Futures Game.
The prestigious exhibition game, scheduled for July 16 at Dodger Stadium, takes place during All-Star weekend and showcases top minor league players.
Crow-Armstrong the Cubs' No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was acquired at the trade deadline last summer in the deal that sent Javy Báez to the Mets.
The 20-year-old and Sherman Oaks, Calif. native is having a strong season and earned a promotion from Low-A to High-A in May.
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In 56 games between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and South Bend Cubs, he's hitting .315/.382/.523 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs while also playing strong defense in center field.
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He follows fellow top Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis in earning a Futures Game nod. Last summer, Davis hit two home runs and earned MVP honors for the exhibition.
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