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. He has also played for the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Milwaukee Brewers. McCutchen has represented the United States internationally, notably winning a gold medal with Team USA in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

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

1970: Pirates duo with five hits

On May 14, 2010, Andrew McCutchen went 5-for-5 with five runs scored, achieving a career day against the Chicago Cubs. McCutchen and Garrett Jones became the first Pirate duo since Hall of Famer Willie Stargell and Bob Robertson to record five hits in 1970.

1974: First Pirate since Stargell

After the 2015 season, Andrew McCutchen was named the winner of the 2015 Roberto Clemente Award, becoming the first Pirate to win the honor since Willie Stargell in 1974.

1988: Player of the Month Awards

In July 2012, Andrew McCutchen was named the NL Player of the Month for a second consecutive month. He became the first Pirate since Bobby Bonilla during the 1988 season to earn the award twice in the same season.

2003: Pirate with two triples

Andrew McCutchen recorded his first career four-hit game and became the first Pirate with two triples in a game since Tike Redman accomplished the feat in 2003.

2006: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2006, Andrew McCutchen played for the Single-A Hickory Crawdads and the Double-A Altoona Curve. At the end of the year, the Pirates named him the organization's Minor League Player of the Year.

2006: Player of the Week

In July 2012, Andrew McCutchen won his first NL Player of the Week Award on July 8, and later won it a second consecutive week on July 15, becoming the first Pirate since Jason Bay in 2006 to do so.

2008: International League All-Star

In 2008, Andrew McCutchen was a mid-season International League (IL) All-Star, an All-Star Futures Game selection, and the Triple-A All-Star Game Top Star. He played the entire season with Indianapolis.

2008: 20-20 season since McLouth

On August 30, 2011, Andrew McCutchen became the first Pirate to accomplish the feat since Nate McLouth in 2008 of recording at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in one season.

2009: Baseball America Rookie of the Year

In 2009, Andrew McCutchen was named the Baseball America Rookie of the Year.

August 30, 2011: 20-20 season

On August 30, 2011, Andrew McCutchen hit a ninth-inning homer to become 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 named an All Star.

2012: Awards in 2012

In 2012, Andrew McCutchen finished third in the NL Most Valuable Player Award voting. McCutchen was voted the Player's Choice National League Outstanding Player. He also won his first Louisville Silver Slugger Award, a Rawlings Gold Glove Award, and was named a 2012 NL Wilson Defensive Player of the Year in the outfield.

2012: Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Awards

In 2012, Andrew 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 pitcher Yovani Gallardo.

2013: Named to the 2013 NL All-Star Team

Andrew McCutchen was named to the 2013 NL All-Star Team, marking his third consecutive year as an All-Star as a reserve.

2013: 2013 Season Highlights

In 2013, Andrew McCutchen had a strong regular season batting .317/.404/.508 with 185 hits, 78 walks, 97 runs, 21 home runs, 84 RBIs, and 27 stolen bases. He led NL center fielders with three double plays. He helped lead Pittsburgh to the postseason for the first time since 1992.

2013: National League Most Valuable Player

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

June 15, 2014: NL Player of the Week

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

June 2014: NL Player of the Month

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

2014: Led NL in multiple stats

In 2014, Andrew 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 Edwin Jackson.

2015: Fourth Straight Silver Slugger Award

After the 2015 season, Andrew McCutchen won his fourth straight Silver Slugger Award. He was also named the winner of the 2015 Roberto Clemente Award.

2015: Roberto Clemente Award

In 2015, Andrew McCutchen was awarded the Roberto Clemente Award.

April 26, 2016: Three home runs in a single 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, ending a 3-for-23 slump.

2017: World Baseball Classic gold medal

In 2017, Andrew McCutchen represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) and helped Team USA win its first gold medal in a WBC tournament.

April 14, 2024: McCutchen Hits 300th Home Run

On April 14, 2024, Andrew McCutchen hit his 300th career home run, a two-run shot off of Philadelphia Phillies reliever Ricardo Pinto.

June 1, 2025: Ties Clemente in Home Runs

On June 1, 2025, Andrew McCutchen hit his fourth home run of the season, tying Roberto Clemente in third place on the Pirates franchise home run list with 240 home runs.

June 8, 2025: McCutchen Records 2,200th Career Hit

On June 8, 2025, Andrew McCutchen recorded his 2,200th career hit against the Philadelphia Phillies with a single off Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez, becoming the 190th player in MLB history to reach that milestone.