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Daniel Thomas McCutchen (born September 26, 1982) is a right handed pitcher (#62) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Early Years

McCutchen attended Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma. He then attended the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma.

Professional Career

McCutchen was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 13th round (404th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He had been chosen in the previous three drafts, but opted not to sign each time (Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 29th round of the 2004 June Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals in the 12th round of the 2005 June Draft).

On July 26, 2008, McCutchen was traded to the Pirates with Ross Ohlendorf, Jeff Karstens, and José Tábata from the Yankees in exchange for Xavier
Nady and Dámaso Marte.

McCutchen was called up to the Pirates to make his major league debut on Monday, August 31. On his debut he pitched 6 innings and gave up 3 earned runs while striking out 5 and walking 2. McCutchen also hit an RBI single in his first Major League at-bat.

Pitches Right, Bats Right. 

Awards

2009 Indianapolis Indians MVP