Cubs Predicted to Pair Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong With 68 Home Run Youngster originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It is never too early to plan for the future.
While the Chicago Cubs have their sights set on a National League Central crown (and more) this summer, the draft is also quickly approaching. Bleacher Report recently mocked Texas A&M University outfielder Jace LaViolette to Chicago.
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Kyle Tucker is a pending free agent, and Pete Crow-Armstrong is due for a significant pay bump this offseason. Even if the Cubs can retain their All-Stars, adding someone like LaViolette to the system would ease some of those contract concerns.
LaViolette has been highly productive for the Aggies over the last three years. Over 188 games and 680 at-bats, he has a .285 batting average, a 1.083 OPS, 68 home runs, 200 RBIs, 32 stolen bases, and a 169:222 BB:K ratio.
L-R Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8), outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4,) and outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) celebrate their win against the Seattle Mariners at Wrigley Field.David Banks-Imagn Images
At 6-foot-6, he has the left-handed swing and the natural power to excel in the Majors. LaViolette is also a primary center fielder for A&M, but also has the athleticism and instincts to secure the corners.
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Chicago also has an intriguing pool of outfielders, including No. 1 Owen Cassie and No. 4 Kevin Alcántara. Adding to this pipeline, which currently relies on Tucker, Crow-Armstrong, and Ian Happ, would set the Cubs up nicely for the foreseeable future.
Should Chicago draft LaViolette next week, it could also give it some flexibility on the trade market. Perhaps one of Cassie or Alcántara becomes more expendable for starting pitching or third base help.
Regardless of who the Cubs select, the story will remain about Tucker and Crow-Armstrong’s future with the organization.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.