Reggie Jackson vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 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
Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 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? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Andrew McCutchen, with .271 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 25,074.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Andrew McCutchen's 0.
Reggie Jackson
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson 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 1960s 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 | Reggie Jackson | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 2,299 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 8,423 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,298 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 2,280 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 453 |
| Triples | 49 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 333 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 1,157 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 220 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .271 |
| On-Base % | .356 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Andrew McCutchen 41,801 to 25,074 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,393, across 21 seasons to 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).
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Andrew McCutchen owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) was finished before Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,820 games against 2,299 across 21 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Andrew McCutchen comes out ahead, it is in triples (50 to 49), batting average (.271 to .262), and on-base percentage (.364 to .356). Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375); Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. Andrew McCutchen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Andrew McCutchen is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Reggie Jackson vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Andrew McCutchen in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Andrew McCutchen, with .271 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.