Andrew McCutchen vs Joey Votto: Career Stats Comparison
Andrew McCutchen and Joey Votto 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; Joey Votto played 2007–2023 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 Joey Votto (2007–2023) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Andrew McCutchen has 2,280 hits and 333 home runs through October 12, 2026; Joey Votto finished with 2,135 hits and 356 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Joey Votto, with 356 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS? Joey Votto, with .920 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joey Votto, with .294 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits? Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Joey Votto's 2,135.
- Who drove in more runs? Andrew McCutchen, with 1,157 to Joey Votto's 1,144.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Joey Votto, with 43,852 career PIV to Andrew McCutchen's 25,074.
Andrew McCutchen
Joey Votto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andrew McCutchen and Joey Votto. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, 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 | Joey Votto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,299 | 2,056 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,423 | 7,252 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,298 | 1,171 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,280 | 2,135 |
| Doubles | 453 | Leads: 459 |
| Triples | Leads: 50 | 22 |
| Home Runs | 333 | Leads: 356 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,157 | 1,144 |
| Walks | 1,192 | Leads: 1,365 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,915 | 1,640 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 220 | 80 |
| Batting Avg | .271 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .364 | Leads: .409 |
| Slugging % | .455 | Leads: .511 |
| OPS | .819 | Leads: .920 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Joey Votto outpaces Andrew McCutchen 43,852 to 25,074 — driven by per-season impact — 2,580 PIV per season to 1,393 — rather than by longevity, since Joey Votto played 17 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
Joey Votto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Joey Votto leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Andrew McCutchen owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Joey Votto. PIV agrees: Joey Votto 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 Joey Votto careers compare
Andrew McCutchen and Joey Votto were active at the same time between 2009 and 2023. The two careers are close in length, 2,299 games for Andrew McCutchen and 2,056 for Joey Votto across 18 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Andrew McCutchen struck out more than walked (1,915 to 1,192); Joey Votto struck out more than walked (1,640 to 1,365). On the bases, Andrew McCutchen stole more often per game played (220 steals in 2,299 games for Andrew McCutchen, 80 in 2,056 for Joey Votto). In slugging percentage, Joey Votto holds the edge, .511 to .455. Andrew McCutchen's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Andrew McCutchen vs Joey Votto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Andrew McCutchen or Joey Votto hit more home runs?
- Joey Votto, with 356 to Andrew McCutchen's 333.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Joey Votto, with .920 to Andrew McCutchen's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joey Votto, with .294 to Andrew McCutchen's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Andrew McCutchen, with 2,280 to Joey Votto's 2,135.