Jose Altuve vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Andrew McCutchen has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Altuve has played 2011–present as a hitter; Andrew McCutchen has played 2009–present as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Jose Altuve (2011–present) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; Andrew McCutchen has 2,280 hits and 333 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andrew McCutchen, with 333 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andrew McCutchen, with .819 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.
- Who drove in more runs? Andrew McCutchen, with 1,157 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andrew McCutchen, with 25,074 career PIV to Jose Altuve's 22,947.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Andrew McCutchen's 0.
Jose Altuve
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Andrew McCutchen. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2010s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Altuve and Andrew McCutchen are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,299 |
| At-Bats | 8,405 | Leads: 8,423 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,298 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,280 |
| Doubles | Leads: 479 | 453 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 333 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,157 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .462 | .455 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andrew McCutchen leads Jose Altuve 25,074 to 22,947 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Andrew McCutchen played 18 seasons to Jose Altuve's 15, while Jose Altuve carries the higher per-season figure (1,530 to 1,393). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Jose Altuve — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andrew McCutchen leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Jose Altuve owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andrew McCutchen. PIV agrees: Andrew McCutchen grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Altuve and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2011 on, with both players still active. With 2,110 games against 2,299 across 15 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). Home runs make up a larger share of Andrew McCutchen's hits: 271 of 2,519 for Jose Altuve, 333 of 2,280 for Andrew McCutchen. On the bases, Jose Altuve stole more often per game played (330 steals in 2,110 games for Jose Altuve, 220 in 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen). In slugging percentage, Jose Altuve holds the edge, .462 to .455. Because Jose Altuve and Andrew McCutchen are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andrew McCutchen leads Jose Altuve in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 333 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andrew McCutchen, with .819 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.