Andrew McCutchen vs Jim Rice: Career Stats Comparison
Andrew McCutchen and Jim Rice are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Andrew McCutchen has played 2009–present as a hitter; Jim Rice played 1974–1989 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
Andrew McCutchen (2009–present) and Jim Rice (1974–1989) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Andrew McCutchen has 2,280 hits and 333 home runs through October 12, 2026; Jim Rice finished with 2,452 hits and 382 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Rice, with 382 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Rice, with .854 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Rice, with .298 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Jim Rice, with 2,452 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Rice, with 1,451 to Andrew McCutchen's 1,157.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Rice, with 31,418 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 25,074.
Andrew McCutchen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andrew McCutchen and Jim Rice. 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 2000s and the 1970s 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 | Andrew McCutchen | Jim Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,299 | 2,089 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,423 | 8,225 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,298 | 1,249 |
| Hits | 2,280 | Leads: 2,452 |
| Doubles | Leads: 453 | 373 |
| Triples | 50 | Leads: 79 |
| Home Runs | 333 | Leads: 382 |
| RBI | 1,157 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,192 | 670 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,915 | 1,423 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 220 | 58 |
| Batting Avg | .271 | Leads: .298 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .364 | .352 |
| Slugging % | .455 | Leads: .502 |
| OPS | .819 | Leads: .854 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Rice leads Andrew McCutchen 31,418 to 25,074 — driven by per-season impact — 1,964 PIV per season to 1,393 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Rice 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).
Andrew McCutchen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jim Rice — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Rice 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 Jim Rice. PIV agrees: Jim Rice grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Andrew McCutchen and Jim Rice careers compare
No season is shared: Jim Rice played 1974–1989, Andrew McCutchen 2009–present. With 2,299 games against 2,089 across 18 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192); Jim Rice struck out more than walked (1,423 to 670). On the bases, Andrew McCutchen stole more often per game played (220 steals in 2,299 games for Andrew McCutchen, 58 in 2,089 for Jim Rice). In slugging percentage, Jim Rice holds the edge, .502 to .455. Best seasons: 2012 for Andrew McCutchen (.953 OPS, 31 HR, 96 RBI, .327 avg) and 1979 for Jim Rice (.977 OPS, 39 HR, 130 RBI, .325 avg). Because Andrew McCutchen is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Andrew McCutchen vs Jim Rice: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Andrew McCutchen or Jim Rice hit more home runs?
- Jim Rice, with 382 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Rice, with .854 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Rice, with .298 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Jim Rice, with 2,452 to Andrew McCutchen's 2,280.