San Jose Mercury News · Apr 1, 2018
Why Andrew McCutchen’s ‘catch everything’ mentality should ultimately pay off
San Francisco Giants right fielder Andrew McCutchen makes a catch on a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Logan Forsythe during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES–For most of his career, Andrew McCutchen has been the captain, the quarterback, the point guard and any other metaphor you’d like to associate with the leader of an outfield.
Now, he’s off to the side, still in the spotlight, but just a groomsman and not the groom.
After playing 1,315 career games in center field for the Pittsburgh Pirates, McCutchen is adjusting to more than just a new franchise this season. He’s playing a different position.