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United States Andrew McCutchen is a professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter, decorated with multiple MVP and All-Star awards, who has played for several Major League Baseball teams.
McCutchen worked with Chevrolet on its Youth Baseball initiatives.
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McCutchen, alongside David Ortiz, was an Executive Producer for a new weekly MTV2 show through a multi-year partnership between MLB and MTV.
T-Mobile featured All-Stars Bryce Harper and Andrew McCutchen in a national TV campaign for its fan-chosen awards game.
McCutchen sparked a trend among Pirates players by sporting Phiten necklaces, bringing back a 2000s dugout trend.
McCutchen became involved with 412 Food Rescue in 2015, supporting their mission to feed people, not landfills.
McCutchen was the cover athlete for the baseball video game MLB 13: The Show.
Andrew Stefan McCutchen was born on October 10, 1986, in Fort Meade, Florida. He excelled in athletics from an early age, participating in varsity baseball as an eighth-grader at Fort Meade High School, where he achieved an impressive .591 batting average. His senior year saw him bat .709 with 16 home runs and 42 RBIs. McCutchen also demonstrated prowess in track and football, even receiving a full-ride scholarship offer from the University of Miami to play football, before ultimately choosing a career in baseball. This early dedication to sports laid the foundation for his professional journey.
McCutchen was drafted as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, opting to sign with the team for a $1.9 million bonus rather than attend the University of Florida. He quickly made his way through the minor leagues, earning recognition with the SAL Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star selections in 2006, and being named the Pirates’ Minor League Player of the Year. His minor league career also included appearances in the AFL Rising Stars and Futures Game selections in 2007 and 2008, respectively, showcasing his talent and steady progression towards the major leagues. He made his MLB debut on June 4, 2009, with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Throughout his career, McCutchen has achieved significant milestones, including being named the National League Most Valuable Player in 2013 and a five-time All-Star from 2011 to 2015. He earned a Gold Glove Award in 2012 and four Silver Slugger Awards from 2012 to 2015, recognizing his exceptional offensive and defensive capabilities. In 2015, he was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award for his sportsmanship and community involvement. McCutchen rejoined the Pittsburgh Pirates for his third tenure in 2023, where he continues to accumulate career achievements, including his 2,000th career hit in 2023 and his 300th home run in 2024. He stated he plans to play at least two more seasons and hopes to retire as a Pirate.
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