Robinson Cano vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano 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). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs; 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? Robinson Cano, with 335 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 25,074.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Andrew McCutchen's 0.
Robinson Cano
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Andrew McCutchen is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,267 | Leads: 2,299 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 8,423 |
| Runs | 1,262 | Leads: 1,298 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 2,280 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 453 |
| Triples | 33 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 333 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 1,157 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano edges Andrew McCutchen 25,312 to 25,074 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Andrew McCutchen's 18, while Andrew McCutchen carries the higher per-season figure (1,393 to 1,332). 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).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Andrew McCutchen owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Robinson Cano and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
From 2009 through 2022, Robinson Cano and Andrew McCutchen were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,267 games for Robinson Cano and 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen across 19 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). On the bases, Andrew McCutchen stole more often per game played (51 steals in 2,267 games for Robinson Cano, 220 in 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen). In slugging percentage, Robinson Cano holds the edge, .488 to .455. Andrew McCutchen's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Robinson Cano vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Andrew McCutchen in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.