Vladimir Guerrero vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Vladimir Guerrero 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). Vladimir Guerrero played 1996–2011 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
Vladimir Guerrero (1996–2011) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero finished with 2,590 hits and 449 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? Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.
- Who drove in more runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,496 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 39,843 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 25,074.
Vladimir Guerrero
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero 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 1990s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Andrew McCutchen is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,147 | Leads: 2,299 |
| At-Bats | 8,155 | Leads: 8,423 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,328 | 1,298 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,590 | 2,280 |
| Doubles | Leads: 477 | 453 |
| Triples | 46 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 333 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,496 | 1,157 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 985 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | 181 | Leads: 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .318 | .271 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .553 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .931 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces Andrew McCutchen 39,843 to 25,074 — driven by per-season impact — 2,490 PIV per season to 1,393 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 16 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).
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Andrew McCutchen owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Vladimir Guerrero. PIV agrees: Vladimir Guerrero grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Vladimir Guerrero and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
From 2009 through 2011, Vladimir Guerrero and Andrew McCutchen were in the majors together. With 2,147 games against 2,299 across 16 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (985 to 737), and Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). On the bases, Andrew McCutchen stole more often per game played (181 steals in 2,147 games for Vladimir Guerrero, 220 in 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen). In on-base percentage, Vladimir Guerrero holds the edge, .379 to .364. Andrew McCutchen's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Vladimir Guerrero leads Andrew McCutchen in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.