Carlos Beltran vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Carlos Beltran has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Carlos Beltran played 1998–2017 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
Carlos Beltran (1998–2017) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 2000s respectively and share 9 seasons. Carlos Beltran finished with 2,725 hits and 435 home runs; Andrew McCutchen has 2,280 hits and 333 home runs through the 2026 season. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Carlos Beltran, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Carlos Beltran, with 435 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Carlos Beltran, with .837 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlos Beltran, with .279 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Carlos Beltran, with 2,725 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlos Beltran, with 1,587 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andrew McCutchen, with 24,789 career PIV to Carlos Beltran's 23,622.
Carlos Beltran
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlos Beltran and Andrew McCutchen. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Carlos Beltran | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,586 | 2,299 |
| At-Bats not scored | 9,768 | 8,423 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,582 | 1,298 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,725 | 2,280 |
| Doubles | Leads: 565 | 453 |
| Triples | Leads: 78 | 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 435 | 333 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,587 | 1,157 |
| Walks | 1,084 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,795 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 312 | 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .350 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .486 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .837 | .819 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andrew McCutchen edges Carlos Beltran 24,789 to 23,622 — driven by per-season impact — 1,377 PIV per season to 1,181 — rather than by longevity, since Andrew McCutchen played 18 seasons to Carlos Beltran's 20. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Carlos Beltran — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Carlos Beltran leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Andrew McCutchen leads 2: walks and on-base percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Carlos Beltran. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Andrew McCutchen higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlos Beltran and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
Carlos Beltran and Andrew McCutchen were active at the same time between 2009 and 2017. The two careers are close in length, 2,586 games for Carlos Beltran and 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen across 20 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Andrew McCutchen are walks (1,192 to 1,084) and on-base percentage (.364 to .350). At the plate, Carlos Beltran struck out more than walked (1,795 to 1,084), and Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). On the bases, Carlos Beltran stole more often per game played (312 steals in 2,586 games for Carlos Beltran, 220 in 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen). Andrew McCutchen's totals run through the 2026 season.
Carlos Beltran vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlos Beltran or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Carlos Beltran leads Andrew McCutchen in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Carlos Beltran or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Carlos Beltran, with 435 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Carlos Beltran, with .837 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlos Beltran, with .279 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlos Beltran, with 2,725 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.