Fred Lynn vs Andrew McCutchen: Career Stats Comparison
Andrew McCutchen 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). Fred Lynn played 1974–1990 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
Fred Lynn (1974–1990) and Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Fred Lynn finished with 1,960 hits and 306 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? Andrew McCutchen, with 333 to Fred Lynn's 306.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred Lynn, with .845 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred Lynn, with .283 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.
- Who drove in more runs? Andrew McCutchen, with 1,157 to Fred Lynn's 1,111.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred Lynn, with 25,648 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 25,074.
Fred Lynn
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred Lynn 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 1970s 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 | Fred Lynn | Andrew McCutchen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,969 | Leads: 2,299 |
| At-Bats | 6,925 | Leads: 8,423 |
| Runs | 1,063 | Leads: 1,298 |
| Hits | 1,960 | Leads: 2,280 |
| Doubles | 388 | Leads: 453 |
| Triples | 43 | Leads: 50 |
| Home Runs | 306 | Leads: 333 |
| RBI | 1,111 | Leads: 1,157 |
| Walks | 857 | Leads: 1,192 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,116 | 1,915 |
| Stolen Bases | 72 | Leads: 220 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .360 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .484 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .845 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred Lynn edges Andrew McCutchen 25,648 to 25,074 — driven by per-season impact — 1,425 PIV per season to 1,393 — rather than by longevity, since Fred Lynn played 18 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).
Fred Lynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andrew McCutchen leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Fred Lynn owns batting average and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andrew McCutchen. Note that PIV actually grades Fred Lynn ahead, which means Andrew McCutchen's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Fred Lynn and Andrew McCutchen careers compare
No season is shared: Fred Lynn played 1974–1990, Andrew McCutchen 2009–present. With 1,969 games against 2,299 across 18 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Fred Lynn's edges on the table are batting average (.283 to .271), slugging percentage (.484 to .455), and OPS (.845 to .819). At the plate, Fred Lynn struck out more than walked (1,116 to 857), and Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192). On the bases, Andrew McCutchen stole more often per game played (72 steals in 1,969 games for Fred Lynn, 220 in 2,299 for Andrew McCutchen). In on-base percentage, Andrew McCutchen holds the edge, .364 to .360. Because Andrew McCutchen is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Fred Lynn vs Andrew McCutchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred Lynn or Andrew McCutchen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andrew McCutchen leads Fred Lynn in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Fred Lynn or Andrew McCutchen hit more home runs?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 333 to Fred Lynn's 306.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred Lynn, with .845 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred Lynn, with .283 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.