H/W: 5-11 175 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 10/10/86
The Pirates #1 prospect had another solid season in '08 batting .283 with 9 HR 50 RBI 34 SB and 75 runs scored at AAA-Indianapolis. It came as a surprise to everyone, including McCutchen, that he was not called up to the big league club in September. In addition to his outstanding athleticism, Andrew showed a marked improvement in his plate discipline, as testified by his 68 BB/87 K ratio. McCutchen has all of the tools to be an all-star centerfielder for years to come, yet the Bucs continue to stall his progress. Perhaps this has something to do with some questions about McCutchen's maturity, he is a supremely confident individual who plays the game with swagger and aggressiveness. This has often led to lapses in judgement on the basepaths and inconsistencies at the plate. Others feel that McCutchen's delayed MLB debut is purely a maneuver by the Pirates to delay the start of his arbitration eligibility clock.
2009 Projection: Rumor has it that both McCutchen and 3B prospect Neil Walker will begin the season back at Indianapolis to start the '09 season. The Bucs are quite pleased with the progress of current CF Nate McClouth, and are interested in seeing what last year's acquisition Brandon Moss has to offer. McCutchen has a history of taking very well to new challenges and it seems very reasonable to expect that he will come into spring training ready to force his way into the opening day lineup. Watch his power numbers as last season's showing was a little disappointing for someone with his quick bat and wiry strength. If he can bump up to the 15-20 HR range, McCutchen could develop into an elite leadoff hitter by 2010.
Key Andrew McCutchen Baseball Cards:
- 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2005 Bowman Sterling Jersey/Auto
- 2005 Bowman Heritage Auto
- 2005 Topps Chrome Update Auto
- 2006 Bowman Originals Auto (various serial #'s)
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
 2011 Bowman #59 Andrew McCutchen Pirates $1.00 |
 2011 Bowman Finest Futures #FF24 Andrew McCutchen Pirates $1.00 |
 2011 Bowman Gold #59 Andrew McCutchen Pirates $1.00 |
 2011 Finest #48 Andrew McCutchen Pirates $1.00 |
 2011 Topps #60 Andrew McCutchen Pirates $1.00 |
 2011 Topps #398 Pittsburgh Pirates TC Ryan Doumit Andrew McCutchen $1.00 |
 2011 Topps 60 #67 Andrew McCutchen Pirates $1.00 |
 (9) 2011 Bowman Platinum Base Lot Andrew McCutchen #79 $3.00 |
 2011 Bowman Finest Futures Andrew McCutchen #FF24 $1.00 |
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