Ryan Braun vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Andrew McCutchen has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Ryan Braun played 2007–2020 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
Ryan Braun (2007–2020) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — both debuted in the 2000s. Ryan Braun finished with 1,963 hits and 352 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? Andrew McCutchen, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Ryan Braun, with 352 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ryan Braun, with .891 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ryan Braun, with .296 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.
- Who drove in more runs? Andrew McCutchen, with 1,157 to Ryan Braun's 1,154.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ryan Braun, with 27,762 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 24,789.
Ryan Braun
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ryan Braun 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 | Ryan Braun | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 1,766 | 2,299 |
| At-Bats not scored | 6,622 | 8,423 |
| Runs | 1,080 | Leads: 1,298 |
| Hits | 1,963 | Leads: 2,280 |
| Doubles | 408 | Leads: 453 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 352 | 333 |
| RBI | 1,154 | Leads: 1,157 |
| Walks | 586 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,363 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | 216 | Leads: 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .358 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .532 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .891 | .819 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ryan Braun leads Andrew McCutchen 27,762 to 24,789 — driven by per-season impact — 1,983 PIV per season to 1,377 — rather than by longevity, since Ryan Braun played 14 seasons to Andrew McCutchen's 18. 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).
Ryan Braun — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Andrew McCutchen leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Ryan Braun leads 4: home runs, batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andrew McCutchen. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Ryan Braun higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Ryan Braun and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
Ryan Braun and Andrew McCutchen were active at the same time between 2009 and 2020. The two careers are close in length, 1,766 games for Ryan Braun and 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen across 14 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Ryan Braun are home runs (352 to 333), batting average (.296 to .271), and slugging percentage (.532 to .455). Ryan Braun struck out more than walked (1,363 to 586); Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). Ryan Braun was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Andrew McCutchen's totals run through the 2026 season.
Ryan Braun vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ryan Braun or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andrew McCutchen leads Ryan Braun in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Ryan Braun or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Ryan Braun, with 352 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ryan Braun, with .891 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ryan Braun, with .296 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Ryan Braun's 1,963.