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Michael Wuertz

Oakland Athletics

1978/12/15 30

6-3 205

Austin, MN

R / R

5

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
2009 Athletics 28 0 2 1 2 0 0 27.1 16 8 7 1 10 27 2.30 .950

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has flaming-hot stuff that is killer against right-handed hitters. Gets ahead early in the count and is solid with runners aboard.
Flaws
  • Doesn't pitch well on consecutive days and needs to work on his approach against left-handed hitters to be even more effective.
Career Potential
  • A decent setup option.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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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