Paul Goldschmidt vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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). Paul Goldschmidt 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
Paul Goldschmidt (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. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 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? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 25,074.
Paul Goldschmidt
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt 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.
Paul Goldschmidt and Andrew McCutchen are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,299 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,423 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,298 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,280 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 453 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 333 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,157 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .271 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Andrew McCutchen 35,401 to 25,074 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,393 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Andrew McCutchen's 18. 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).
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Andrew McCutchen owns hits and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Goldschmidt. PIV agrees: Paul Goldschmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Goldschmidt and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2011 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen across 15 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), and Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). On the bases, Andrew McCutchen stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 220 in 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen). Because Paul Goldschmidt and Andrew McCutchen are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Andrew McCutchen in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.