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    Michael Wacha

    MichaelWacha

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #52
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.98 m, 97 kg
    • Birthdate
      1/7/1991 (34)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Iowa City, IA
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      4-5
      Tied-63rd
    • ERA
      3.64
      34th
    • K
      72
      Tied-46th
    • WHIP
      1.17
      Tied-33rd
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              2026 AL Cent Standings

              TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
              Chicago White Sox3833.535-L1
              Cleveland3934.534-L1
              Minnesota3540.4675W3
              Detroit3043.4119L1
              Kansas City2945.39210.5L2
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