CLEARWATER, Fla. — Andrew McCutchen is ready to boost the Philadelphia Phillies with his bat, glove and brain.

Signed to a $50 million, three-year contract, McCutchen said he enjoys his role as the veteran in the outfield and likes what he’s seen from his younger teammates.

The 32-year-old McCutchen is set to start in left. He returns to the National League after finishing up last season with the New York Yankees — he spent his first nine seasons in Pittsburgh, joined San Francisco last year and then was traded to the Bronx.

The five-time All-Star hit a combined .255 with 20 home runs and 65 RBIs last season.

McCutchen said he is coming into camp knowing that Phillies have a surplus of outfielders, with Odubel Herrera, Roman Quinn, Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr looking for time in the lineup.

“There are no set spots,” McCutchen said. “We’ve got a lot of guys out who are competing for positions and that’s a good thing to have in camp.”

While speculation swirls that the Phillies are in the mix for free agent outfielder Bryce Harper, McCutchen said he sees a lot of upside in the current group of outfielders in camp. He compares them to his former teammates with the Pirates.

“It’s similar to when I was on the Pirates with Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco,” McCutchen said.

Phillies manager Gabe Kapler has raved about McCutchen’s versatility and his ability to hit anywhere in the lineup, suggesting he’ll use him at the top of the order when the situation presents itself.

“I can hit anywhere you put me,” McCutchen said. “