Andrew McCutchen Fires Back With Blazing Take After Naysayer Trash Pirates’ Season

Spring in MLB often stirs up strong opinions. One moment, a player is diligently working on the field; the next, he’s the center of an online debate. That’s precisely what happened when Andrew McCutchen found himself under scrutiny.​

So this is what went down. Baseball analyst David Todd took to X to basically write off the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2025 season. In the middle of his analysis? A pointed review related to Andrew McCutchen. He called out McCutchen’s performance, citing a 92 wRC and questioning his value in the lineup. “Play him, do not play him“, he said. “He shouldn’t be a priority“. Then came the real twist: Todd said the Pirates need to just trade him to a contender.

Now, for a veteran like McCutchen—an ex-MVP—those words hit distinctly and he did not stop. In true McCutchen style, the star clapped back with, “well thank God ur not a GM. Did not know the season only lasted thru the month of April“. A short sentence, but it echoed loudly across the league. Because McCutchen wasn’t just defending himself—he was defending his city, his clubhouse, and the game he still loves playing.

But the criticism was not just related to McCutchen. It hinted at something bigger—whether the Pirates as a whole are worth watching this season. And to that, McCutchen seemed to say, “we are just getting started“. This is a player who’s seen the highs and lows of the game. He knows what it means to grind through a season, to lead by example, and to turn doubters into believers.

Well thank God ur not a GM. Didnt know the season only lasted thru the month of April https://t.co/k8zWTP5J4e

— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) April 23, 2025

At 38, he may not be the speedster or power-hitter he once was, but what he brings to the team is something that stats can’t always measure. Intangibles. Leadership. Grit. McCutchen’s fire is what the Pirates need right now—and that fire just got stoked by a doubter’s tweet.

And let’s not forget the bigger picture here: McCutchen chose to return to Pittsburgh. He wasn’t forced into it. He came back to where it all started—not just to retire in peace, but to contribute, inspire, and maybe, just maybe, prove that this young Pirates team isn’t as out of the fight as some think.

Because if there’s one thing McCutchen’s reply made clear—it’s that April’s not the finish line. It’s just the first pitch.

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