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    MichaelWacha

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City RoyalsRoyals
    • #52
    • Starting PitcherSP
    • HT/WT
      1.98 m, 97 kg
    • Birthdate
      1/7/1991 (35)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • HT/WT
      1.98 m, 97 kg
    • Birthdate
      1/7/1991 (35)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Iowa City, IA
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      9-10
      Tied-54th
      ERA
      3.32
      17th
      K
      158
      Tied-34th
      WHIP
      1.11
      16th
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                        Cleveland8577.525-L1
                        Chicago White Sox8478.5191W1
                        Minnesota7785.4758W1
                        Detroit7686.4699L1
                        Kansas City6993.42616W1
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