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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
      .231
      Tied-126th
    • HR
      3
      Tied-122nd
    • RBI
      20
      Tied-52nd
    • OPS
      .705
      Tied-122nd
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    • .333

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    • 0

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    • 1

    OPS

    • .933
    SplitsGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
    This Game1301000122
    Last seven days62128311854
    vs. CIN2713001221
    Home21771324513171119
    vs. NL261001328713181428
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    15859072135325148686153
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                      2026 NL Cent Standings

                      TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                      Chicago Cubs2512.676-W8
                      St. Louis2115.5833.5L1
                      Milwaukee1916.5435W1
                      Cincinnati2017.5415L6
                      Pittsburgh1917.5285.5L1
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