Andrew McCutchen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Andrew McCutchen.

Andrew McCutchen is a professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter currently playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB. Throughout his MLB career, McCutchen has also played for other notable teams, including the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his skills and achievements in baseball, McCutchen continues to contribute to the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1970: Pirates Duo Accomplishment

On May 14, 2010, Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Jones became the first Pirate duo since Willie Stargell and Bob Robertson in 1970 to record five hits each in a game.

1974: First Pirate to Win Award since Stargell

In 2015, Andrew McCutchen became the first Pirate to win the Roberto Clemente Award since Willie Stargell in 1974.

1988: First Pirate Since Bobby Bonilla

Andrew McCutchen became the first Pirate since Bobby Bonilla during the 1988 season to earn the NL Player of the Month award twice in the same season.

1992: First Pirate MVP since Bonds

In 2013, Andrew McCutchen became the first Pirate to win the National League MVP award since Barry Bonds in 1992. He also won his second Silver Slugger Award and his second NL Most Outstanding Player Award.

2003: Last Pirate with Two Triples

In 2009, during his first week in MLB, Andrew McCutchen became the first Pirate to have two triples in a game since Tike Redman did it in 2003.

2006: First Pirate Since Jason Bay

Andrew McCutchen became the first Pirate since Jason Bay in 2006 to win the NL Player of the Week Award in consecutive weeks.

2006: Minor League Prospect and All-Star

Before the 2006 season, Baseball America ranked McCutchen as the #50 prospect in the minor leagues. In 2006, he was named a South Atlantic League (SAL) All-Star and the Pirates' Minor League Player of the Year.

2007: Ranked Prospect and Rising Star

Before the 2007 season, Baseball America ranked McCutchen as the #13 prospect in the minor leagues, and Baseball Prospectus ranked him #15. In 2007, he was named to the Arizona Fall League All-Prospect Team and named a Rising Star.

2008: First Pirate with 20/20 since McLouth

Andrew McCutchen's achievement on August 30, 2011, marked the first time a Pirate accomplished the 20 home run and 20 stolen base feat since Nate McLouth in 2008.

2008: Ranked Prospect and International League All-Star

Before the 2008 season, Baseball America ranked Andrew McCutchen as the #14 prospect in the minor leagues, and Baseball Prospectus ranked him #24. In 2008, McCutchen was an International League (IL) All-Star and the Triple-A All-Star Game Top Star.

2009: Ranked Prospect

Before the 2009 season, Baseball America ranked McCutchen as the #33 prospect in the minor leagues, while Baseball Prospectus ranked him as the #25 prospect.

2009: Rookie of the Year Award

In 2009, Andrew McCutchen was named the Baseball America Rookie of the Year and finished fourth in the voting for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

August 30, 2011: 20-20 Season

On August 30, 2011, Andrew McCutchen hit a ninth-inning home run against the Houston Astros, becoming the eighth Pirates player to record at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in one season.

2011: All-Star Selection

In 2011, Andrew McCutchen was selected as an All-Star.

2012: All-Star and Home Run Derby Participant

Andrew McCutchen was a 2012 NL All-Star and participated in the Home Run Derby, replacing Giancarlo Stanton due to injury.

2012: Awards and Honors in 2012

In 2012, Andrew McCutchen finished third in the NL MVP voting, won a Silver Slugger Award, a Gold Glove Award, and was named a NL Wilson Defensive Player of the Year.

2012: Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Awards

In 2012, McCutchen won the Silver Slugger Award and the Gold Glove Award.

April 3, 2013: 100th Career Stolen Base

On April 3, 2013, Andrew McCutchen stole his 100th career base.

September 3, 2013: 100th Career Home Run

On September 3, 2013, Andrew McCutchen hit his 100th career home run against the Milwaukee Brewers.

2013: National League MVP

In 2013, Andrew McCutchen was named the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player.

2013: All-Star Selection

In 2013, Andrew McCutchen was named to the NL All-Star Team for the third straight year.

June 15, 2014: NL Player of the Week Award

On June 15, 2014, McCutchen won the NL Player of the Week Award.

June 2014: NL Player of the Month Award

In June 2014, McCutchen won the NL Player of the Month Award.

2014: League Leading Stats

During the 2014 season, Andrew McCutchen led the National League with a .410 on-base percentage and a .952 OPS. He also led the league with 69 extra base hits.

2014: Led NL in Multiple Stats

In 2014, McCutchen led the National League in on-base percentage (.410), OPS (.952), and extra base hits (69).

April 29, 2015: 1,000th Career Hit

On April 29, 2015, Andrew McCutchen recorded his 1,000th career hit, a single off Chicago Cubs' starter Edwin Jackson.

2015: Fourth Straight Silver Slugger and Clemente Award

In 2015, Andrew McCutchen won his fourth straight Silver Slugger Award and was named the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award.

2015: Roberto Clemente Award

In 2015, McCutchen was awarded the Roberto Clemente Award.

April 26, 2016: Three Home Runs in a Game

On April 26, 2016, Andrew McCutchen hit three home runs in a single game against the Colorado Rockies, for the second time in his career.

2017: Batted .279 with 28 home runs

In 2017 with the Pirates, McCutchen batted .279/.363/.486, with 28 home runs, 11 stolen bases, and 88 RBIs. He batted .336 against left-handers. Defensively, he made 139 appearances in center field and 13 appearances in right field, and his 9 outfield assists were 4th in the National League.

2017: Participated in the World Baseball Classic and won gold medal

In 2017, McCutchen participated in the World Baseball Classic with the United States national baseball team. In the semi-final game against Team Japan, McCutchen hit a RBI-single in a 2–1 victory for Team USA. On March 22, Team USA defeated Team Puerto Rico 8–0, to win the first World Baseball Classic gold medal for the United States.

July 2018: Held Numerous PNC Park Records

As of July 2018, McCutchen held numerous PNC Park records, including most games played (676), plate appearances (2,873), at bats (2,468), hits (751), multi-hit games (208), singles (478), doubles (161), triples (20), home runs (92), walk-off home runs (6), multi-homer games (7), RBIs (357), runs scored (415), sacrifice flies (22), walks (345), intentional walks (41), and strikeouts (471). He also shared the park record of eight walk-off hits with Josh Harrison.

2018: Ranked among all Pirates players in career stats

As of 2018, McCutchen was 2nd of all Pirates players in career power-speed number (185.6; behind Barry Bonds), 4th in home runs (203; behind Hall of Famers Willie Stargell, Ralph Kiner, and Roberto Clemente), 7th in walks (685), extra base hits (539), and sacrifice flies (47), 9th in doubles (292) and intentional walks (63), and 10th in total bases (2,452) and hit by pitch (61).