Tru Issue 25 , Volume 4, 2015 | Page 42

SPORTS WITH HALEY SMILLOW Andrew McCutchen By Haley Smillow F A & Q ollowing a career year in 2014, Pittsburgh center fielder Andrew McCutchen has his sights set on steering the Pirate ship back to the playoffs and beyond. Whether he wants to admit it or not, Andrew McCutchen is the face of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise. In 2014, the Pirate center fielder enjoyed a career year that vaulted him into the discussion for a back-to-back National League MVP. He is considered one of the best all-around players in the game today. Baseball is being revived in the Steel City, but McCutchen refuses to talk ‘me’ it’s all about the team. “I’ve always been the type of player that just tries to do what he can to help the ball club win and get better,” McCutchen said. “It takes more than one person to turn a ball club around. It takes a whole team, coaching staff, trainers, all of that.… It’s great being able to see this place filled and fans excited about what we’re doing. We just have to keep going.” Our Junior Reporter Haley Smilow had the chance to site down and put Andrew on the hot seat.