How Close Is Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen To Baseball Hall of Fame?

Andrew McCutchen continues to build his legacy in Pittsburgh, and Wednesday night added another defining chapter.

The 38-year-old outfielder crushed a three-run homer against the Miami Marlins, powering the Pirates to a 5-2 win. But it was more than a game-winning swing. The blast moved McCutchen past Roberto Clemente for third all-time on the franchise’s home run leaderboard, adding weight to his already solid Cooperstown case.

McCutchen’s late-career production is no fluke, as Baron Dionis of Rum Bunter notes. The former National League MVP keeps climbing the leaderboard in key categories—and not just in Pittsburgh. Across MLB, he is approaching historically significant territory with 325 career home runs, 1,120 RBI and more than 2,200 hits.

He may not be a first-ballot candidate, but his Hall of Fame résumé gets stronger every week.

McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh has been far more than a farewell tour. His consistency, leadership, and impact have reminded fans why he was once the face of the franchise. His No. 22 feels destined for retirement.

And while some Pirates milestones still lie ahead—passing Bill Mazeroski in RBI or catching Jake Stenzel in stolen bases—McCutchen is not slowing down.

He is just doing what he has always done in black and gold: deliver.

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