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Michael Wuertz

Oakland Athletics

1978/12/15 33

6-3 210

Austin, MN

R / R

8

the Chicago Cubs in 1997 (11th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 4 4 1 1 7 12.00 2.33
career Total 426 0 21 11 11 0 0 414.1 349 188 171 44 198 444 3.71 1.32

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has good stuff that is most effective against right-handed hitters. Gets ahead early in the count and is solid with runners aboard. Can strike batters out consistently.
Flaws
  • Struggles a little more against left-handed hitters, who see his pitches better. Can be a little inconsistent in pressure situations. Injuries are also a factor.
Career Potential
  • Versatile and reliable reliever.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 25, 2011 Released by the Oakland Athletics.
September 2, 2011 Missed 31 games (right thumb injury).
July 30, 2011 Right thumb injury, 15-day DL.
April 25, 2011 Missed 21 games (strained left hamstring).
April 6, 2011 Strained left hamstring, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 2).
May 3, 2010 Missed 26 games (right shoulder tendinitis).
April 3, 2010 Right shoulder tendinitis, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 26).
January 29, 2010 Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a two-year contract.
February 2, 2009 Acquired from the Chicago Cubs.
January 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
October 1, 2008 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 1, 2008 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
July 11, 2008 Optioned toi Iowa (AAA).
January 21, 2008 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
March 5, 2007 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
July 23, 2006 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
May 28, 2006 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
May 21, 2006 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
April 15, 2006 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
March 3, 2006 Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
September 6, 2004 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
July 11, 2004 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
June 27, 2004 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
June 4, 2004 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
May 20, 2004 Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
April 30, 2004 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
April 3, 2004 Contract purchased from Iowa (AAA).

Trades

February 2, 2009 Chicago Cubs traded Michael Wuertz to the Oakland Athletics for Richie Robnett and Justin Sellers.
June 3, 1997 Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round in 1997.

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