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==Professional career== |
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McCutchen, who had signed with the [[University of Florida]], was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] 11th overall in the [[2005 Major League Baseball Draft]] and signed with the Pirates instead of going to Florida. He started for the [[South Atlantic League]]'s All-Star team in 2006, his first full season as a professional.<ref>[http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070228&content_id=1819701&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit The sky is the limit for Bucs' McCutchen]</ref> At the end of that year, the Pirates named him the organization's Minor League Player of the Year.<ref name=eagle>[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061001&content_id=1693360&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit Outfielder named Pirates Minor League Player of the Year].</ref> |
McCutchen, who had signed with the [[University of Florida]], was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] 11th overall in the [[2005 Major League Baseball Draft]] and signed with the Pirates instead of going to Florida. He started for the [[South Atlantic League]]'s All-Star team in 2006, his first full season as a professional.<ref>[http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070228&content_id=1819701&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit The sky is the limit for Bucs' McCutchen]</ref> At the end of that year, the Pirates named him the organization's Minor League Player of the Year.<ref name=eagle>[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061001&content_id=1693360&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit Outfielder named Pirates Minor League Player of the Year].</ref> |
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===Major Leagues=== |
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| ⚫ | On June 3, 2009 after the Pirates traded [[Nate McLouth]] to the [[Atlanta Braves]], McCutchen was called up to the majors for the first time. He made his debut the next day, playing center field and batting leadoff against the [[New York Mets]]. He singled in his first career at-bat, off [[Mike Pelfrey]]. He ended the day with two singles, an [[RBI]], and a [[stolen base]] in four [[at bats]]. <ref>[http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290604123 McCutchen, Pirates sweep Mets, take advantage of Pelfrey]</ref> |
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====2009==== |
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| ⚫ | On June 3, 2009 after the Pirates traded starting center fielder [[Nate McLouth]] to the [[Atlanta Braves]], McCutchen was called up to the majors for the first time. He made his debut the next day, playing the now vacant center field spot and batting leadoff against the [[New York Mets]]. He singled in his first career at-bat, off starter [[Mike Pelfrey]]. He ended the day with two singles, an [[RBI]], three runs scored and a [[stolen base]] in four [[at bats]]. <ref>[http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290604123 McCutchen, Pirates sweep Mets, take advantage of Pelfrey]</ref> He recorded his first career four-hit game five days later, against McLouth and the Braves, in a 7-6 Pirates loss. Two of his hits were [[triple (baseball)|triples]], making him the first Pirate with two triples in a game since [[Tike Redman]] accomplished the feat in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290608115|name=Ross' bases-loaded infield single plates winner for Braves in 15th inning|publisher=ESPN|date=2009-6-8}}</ref> |
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On June 17, 2009 McCutchen hit his first career home run off of [[Francisco Liriano]] of the [[Minnesota Twins]]. On June 25, 2009 he had his first career walk-off hit, off [[Cleveland Indians]] |
On June 17, 2009 McCutchen hit his first career home run off of [[Francisco Liriano]] of the [[Minnesota Twins]], a two-run shot in the 3rd inning. He recorded a second hit as well, marking a hit in 11 of his first 13 major league games, with six of those games featuring multiple hits. On June 25, 2009 he had his first career walk-off hit, off [[Cleveland Indians]] closer [[Matt Herges]]. Teammates [[Jack Wilson (shortstop)|Jack Wilson]] and [[Eric Hinske]] both singled prior to McCutchen, who then hit a bloop single to left to score Wilson for the winning run. "He's an impressive looking young player. He really is." said then Indians manager [[Eric Wedge]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290625123|title=McCutchen hits bloop single to lift Pirates past Indians|publisher=ESPN|date=2009-6-25}}</ref> |
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On August 1, 2009 against the [[Washington Nationals]] he went 4-for-5 with three home runs and six RBI. He hit a solo home run in the 1st inning to lead off the game against Nationals starter [[Craig Stammen]], a two-run shot in the 4th inning off reliever [[Tyler Clippard]] and then a three-run homer in the 6th off [[Logan Kensing]]. He fell a [[grand slam (baseball)|grand slam]] short of a home-run cycle. He became the 10th Pirates player ever to hit three home runs in a single game, and the first one to do it during his rookie year.<ref>[http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09214/988168-63.stm?cmpid=MOSTEMAILEDBOX Three home runs mark history for Pirates' McCutchen]</ref> "It was just one of those days," said McCutchen. "It was one of those days where everything worked, everything went your way. You got your pitches, and I was able to hit them, I was able to get them out. It's just a day that I know I won't forget." <ref>{{cite news|url=http://kdka.com/sports/pirates/Pirates.Nationals.McCutchen.2.1111304.html|title=McCutchen's 3 Home Runs Leads Bucs Past Nationals|publisher=KDKA|date=2009-8-1}}</ref> |
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He flashed a different side to his game 10 days later against the [[Colorado Rockies]] at [[Coors Field]], stealing a career-high three bases in a game. While stealing off three different Rockies pitchers, he swiped third base twice, drew three walks and scored three times in a 7-3 Pirates victory. "I had more opportunities to run tonight," he said. "You have that chance when you are on base a lot. I was on base and got good jumps." <ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290811127|title=Ohlendorf, McCutchen help Pirates end eight-game skid|publisher=ESPN|date=2009-8-11}}</ref> |
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He hit his first walk-off home run on August 25, 2009, off [[Brad Lidge]] of the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. |
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He finished his rookie season with a .286 [[batting average]], 12 home runs, 54 runs batted in, and 22 stolen bases in 108 games. |
He finished his rookie season with a .286 [[batting average]], 12 home runs, 54 runs batted in, and 22 stolen bases in 108 games. |
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Revision as of 17:07, 28 July 2010
| Andrew McCutchen | |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 22 | |
| Outfielder | |
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| June 4, 2009, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Career statistics (through July 27, 2010) | |
| Batting average | .287 |
| Home runs | 20 |
| Runs batted in | 86 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Andrew Stefan McCutchen (born October 10, 1986 in Fort Meade, Florida) is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Early years
During McCutchen's senior year at Fort Meade High School in 2004 he batted .474 with 8 Home runs, 40 RBI, 45 stolen bases, and only 5 strikeouts. He also played football and ran track.
Professional career
Minor Leagues
McCutchen, who had signed with the University of Florida, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates 11th overall in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft and signed with the Pirates instead of going to Florida. He started for the South Atlantic League's All-Star team in 2006, his first full season as a professional.[1] At the end of that year, the Pirates named him the organization's Minor League Player of the Year.[2]
Major Leagues
2009
On June 3, 2009 after the Pirates traded starting center fielder Nate McLouth to the Atlanta Braves, McCutchen was called up to the majors for the first time. He made his debut the next day, playing the now vacant center field spot and batting leadoff against the New York Mets. He singled in his first career at-bat, off starter Mike Pelfrey. He ended the day with two singles, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in four at bats. [3] He recorded his first career four-hit game five days later, against McLouth and the Braves, in a 7-6 Pirates loss. Two of his hits were triples, making him the first Pirate with two triples in a game since Tike Redman accomplished the feat in 2003.[4]
On June 17, 2009 McCutchen hit his first career home run off of Francisco Liriano of the Minnesota Twins, a two-run shot in the 3rd inning. He recorded a second hit as well, marking a hit in 11 of his first 13 major league games, with six of those games featuring multiple hits. On June 25, 2009 he had his first career walk-off hit, off Cleveland Indians closer Matt Herges. Teammates Jack Wilson and Eric Hinske both singled prior to McCutchen, who then hit a bloop single to left to score Wilson for the winning run. "He's an impressive looking young player. He really is." said then Indians manager Eric Wedge.[5]
On August 1, 2009 against the Washington Nationals he went 4-for-5 with three home runs and six RBI. He hit a solo home run in the 1st inning to lead off the game against Nationals starter Craig Stammen, a two-run shot in the 4th inning off reliever Tyler Clippard and then a three-run homer in the 6th off Logan Kensing. He fell a grand slam short of a home-run cycle. He became the 10th Pirates player ever to hit three home runs in a single game, and the first one to do it during his rookie year.[6] "It was just one of those days," said McCutchen. "It was one of those days where everything worked, everything went your way. You got your pitches, and I was able to hit them, I was able to get them out. It's just a day that I know I won't forget." [7]
He flashed a different side to his game 10 days later against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, stealing a career-high three bases in a game. While stealing off three different Rockies pitchers, he swiped third base twice, drew three walks and scored three times in a 7-3 Pirates victory. "I had more opportunities to run tonight," he said. "You have that chance when you are on base a lot. I was on base and got good jumps." [8]
He hit his first walk-off home run on August 25, 2009, off Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies.
He finished his rookie season with a .286 batting average, 12 home runs, 54 runs batted in, and 22 stolen bases in 108 games.
McCutchen was named the Baseball America Rookie of the Year for 2009 on October 16, 2009.[9] He finished fourth in the voting for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.[10]
References
- ^ The sky is the limit for Bucs' McCutchen
- ^ Outfielder named Pirates Minor League Player of the Year.
- ^ McCutchen, Pirates sweep Mets, take advantage of Pelfrey
- ^ . ESPN. 2009-6-8 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290608115.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|name=ignored (help) - ^ "McCutchen hits bloop single to lift Pirates past Indians". ESPN. 2009-6-25.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Three home runs mark history for Pirates' McCutchen
- ^ "McCutchen's 3 Home Runs Leads Bucs Past Nationals". KDKA. 2009-8-1.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Ohlendorf, McCutchen help Pirates end eight-game skid". ESPN. 2009-8-11.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ McCutchen is Baseball America's ROY
- ^ Coghlan named NL's top rookie
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)