McCutchen's Speed Compares To Bo Jackson
10th June, 2009 - 5:50 pm
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen's speed has brought up comparisons to some all-time greats.

"Bo Jackson was phenomenal," manager John Russell said. "I'm not saying Andrew has that kind of speed, but I'd like them run against each other."

Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton was impressed as well.

"This kid yesterday can pick them up and put them down," he said. "I watched Bo Jackson do that. That's something special. Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders are in another class, but (McCutchen) can pick them up and put them down." [READ]

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