{"playerId":1643,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":28.2,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":8.6,"playerRater7DAY":6.7,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"McCutchen went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in the Pirates' win over the Tigers on Saturday.","spin":"This was his second multi-homer game in three days, with Justin Verlander's near-no-no interrupting the performances. McCutchen might see fewer balls to hit moving forward considering the meekness of the rest of the Pirates' lineup, but his speed makes him a dangerous man to put on base without a fight.","date":"Sat May 19"},"fullName":"Andrew McCutchen","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"One of only 12 players to manage at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in 2011, McCutchen was off to a scorching start last season, batting .291/.390/.505 before the All-Star break before cooling off late, his postbreak numbers slipping to .216/.330/.392. Widely regarded a top-40 player entering the year, McCutchen actually disappointed, but the seeds are there for him to take the next step in 2012. He's now 25 years old, entering his power prime, with nearly three full seasons under his belt. His home run total and homers per fly ball have risen and his ground-ball rate has dropped in each of those years. To say that McCutchen is one of the best bets for another 20-20 season is fair, and some BABIP correction could lead to a return to his .280-hitting ways. Plus, his healthy annual walk totals make him particularly attractive in points-based leagues. Target him early, albeit not too early, and enjoy what could be a sneaky-good top-25 player overall.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Feb 10"},"playerRater30DAY":8.8,"playerRater15DAY":10,"positionRank":9}