Nolan Arenado vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Andrew McCutchen has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Nolan Arenado has played 2013–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
Nolan Arenado (2013–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. Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 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? Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andrew McCutchen, with 25,074 career PIV to Nolan Arenado's 21,230.
Nolan Arenado
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado 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.
Nolan Arenado and Andrew McCutchen are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,939 | Leads: 2,299 |
| At-Bats | 7,340 | Leads: 8,423 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,298 |
| Hits | 2,057 | Leads: 2,280 |
| Doubles | 430 | Leads: 453 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 333 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,270 | 1,157 |
| Walks | 629 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .280 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andrew McCutchen leads Nolan Arenado 25,074 to 21,230 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Andrew McCutchen played 18 seasons to Nolan Arenado's 13, while Nolan Arenado carries the higher per-season figure (1,633 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).
Nolan Arenado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andrew McCutchen leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Nolan Arenado owns home runs, RBI, and batting average. 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 Nolan Arenado and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2013 on, with both players still active. With 1,939 games against 2,299 across 13 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), and Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). On the bases, Andrew McCutchen stole more often per game played (35 steals in 1,939 games for Nolan Arenado, 220 in 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen). Nolan Arenado's slugging percentage of .505 tops Andrew McCutchen's .455. Nolan Arenado and Andrew McCutchen's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Nolan Arenado vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Nolan Arenado or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andrew McCutchen leads Nolan Arenado in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Nolan Arenado or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.