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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
      .229
      Tied-126th
    • HR
      3
      Tied-122nd
    • RBI
      19
      Tied-52nd
    • OPS
      .698
      Tied-122nd
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    SplitsGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
    Last seven days62128311854
    vs. CIN2713001221
    Home21771324513171119
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    351311630713191934
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    369122317630263860181146362

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                      2026 NL Cent Standings

                      TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                      Chicago Cubs2412.667-W7
                      St. Louis2114.6002.5W1
                      Cincinnati2016.5564L5
                      Milwaukee1816.5295L2
                      Pittsburgh1917.5285L1
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