Source: BroBible
Summary
Pete Crow-Armstrong, an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, has been on a hot streak since mid-May, shortly after a graphic exchange with a heckler at Rate Field. His performance has helped the Cubs enter playoff contention. Crow-Armstrong’s batting average has risen from .234 to .287, with 14 home runs in 40 games. He is now an MVP candidate, with 30/1 chances in the National League.
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The habit gets a new name.
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s vulgar exchange with a heckler has become a turning point in his season. His performance has been fueled by his haters, who have supplied motivation for his midseason run. Correlation is not causation, but Crow-Armstrong’s success has been notable since the incident. He has become an MVP candidate, with historic numbers in a month-long run.
He’s living proof that a good insult can be the best motivator.
Author: Evan Null
