Pittsburgh Pirates: Looking Back at the MVP Worth Seasons of Andrew McCutchen

The Pittsburgh Pirates made the playoffs from the years 2013-2015. Their center fielder at the time was a big reason why the Bucs were competitive during that stretch.

Andrew McCutchen was a beloved and talented player during his time as a Pittsburgh Pirates. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2005 and made his debut with the team in 2009. Over the course of his nine seasons with the Pirates, McCutchen established himself as one of the best players in the game and became a fan favorite in Pittsburgh. Let's take a look at some of the best years with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Overall, Andrew McCutchen had an impressive run from 2012 to 2015, winning the National League MVP award in 2013 and finishing in the top 5 in the MVP race in each of those four seasons.

2012 Season:

• McCutchen played in 157 games and had a batting average of .327 with 31 home runs and 96 RBIs.
• He finished 3rd in the National League MVP race, behind Buster Posey (1st) and Ryan Braun (2nd).
• Despite finishing 3rd in the MVP race, McCutchen won the Gold Glove award for center fielders.

2013 Season:

• McCutchen played in 157 games and had a batting average of .317 with 21 home runs and 84 RBIs.
• He won the National League MVP award, edging out Paul Goldschmidt (2nd) and Yadier Molina (3rd).
• McCutchen helped lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to the playoffs for the first time in 21 years.

2014 Season:

• McCutchen played in 146 games and had a batting average of .314 with 25 home runs and 83 RBIs.
• He finished 3rd in the National League MVP race, behind Clayton Kershaw (1st) and Giancarlo Stanton (2nd).
• McCutchen won his 3rd consecutive Silver Slugger award for outfielders.

2015 Season:

• McCutchen played in 157 games and had a batting average of .292 with 23 home runs and 96 RBIs.
• He finished 5th in the National League MVP race, behind Bryce Harper (1st), Paul Goldschmidt (2nd), Joey Votto (3rd), and Nolan Arenado (4th).
• McCutchen earned his 5th consecutive All-Star selection and won his 4th Silver Slugger award for outfielders.

All in all, Andrew McCutchen represented the Pittsburgh Pirates well, especially during his prime years. He was a five-time All-Star, won four Silver Slugger awards, and was named the National League MVP in 2013. McCutchen was not only an incredible player on the field but he was also known for his leadership and involvement in the community. Though he was traded away, he will always be remembered for what he did for this Organization. Now he is back, looking to help produce the next wave of competitive Baseball in Pittsburgh.