McCutchen is one of them only 10 players in MLB history with 300+ home runs, 450+ doubles, 50+ triples and 200+ stolen bases. Eight of the other players are in the Hall of Fame: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Dave Winfield, Andre Dawson, Carlos Beltran, Larry Walker and George Brett. The only player in that group not committed is Barry Bonds.
Although McCutchen has had moments of greatness throughout his career, he is not as highly regarded as the other nonet. He has produced a solid .271/.365/.457 batting line over 9,707 career plate appearances, hitting 332 home runs and 451 doubles while stealing 220 bases. McCutchen was a five-time All-Star and won the NL MVP Award in 2013.
Andrew McCutchen, the Pittsburgh Pirates reunion may not be happening
If McCutchen has his way, he will add to those numbers in 2026. He told Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in August that he would like to return to the Pirates for next season. The Pirates, meanwhile, seemingly kept the door open for a reunion.
Those plans may have changed. The Pirates signed outfielder Marcell Ozuna on Feb. 10, who will likely see significant time in the designated hitter role. First baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn and infielder Spencer Horwitz will also likely see time as the Pirates’ DH, seemingly closing the door on a reunion.
Once McCutchen has had his final turn at the plate, he can say his career puts him among the greatest players in MLB history.
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