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    Michael Busch

    MichaelBusch

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #29
    • First Baseman
    • HT/WT
      1.8 m, 95 kg
    • Birthdate
      9/11/1997 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      Inver Grove Heights, MN
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • AVG
      .218
      Tied-141st
    • HR
      2
      150+
    • RBI
      17
      Tied-69th
    • OPS
      .656
      Tied-137th
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                      2026 NL Cent Standings

                      TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                      Chicago Cubs2212.647-W5
                      St. Louis2014.5882L1
                      Cincinnati2014.5882L3
                      Milwaukee1815.5453.5L1
                      Pittsburgh1916.5433.5W3
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