Win–loss record 21–11 Role Baseball player Salary 2.8 million USD (2011) Name Michael Wuertz Weight 102 kg | Strikeouts 444 Height 1.88 m Earned run average 3.71 Bats Right-handed Date joined 2004 | |
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2009 Highlights Michael Wuertz MLB.com
Michael James Wuertz was born December 15, 1978 in Austin, MN and is a former Major League baseball pitcher. He is known for his slider, which generated the most misses per swing in 2009. He is currently the pitching coach for the Inland Empire 66ers of the California League.
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- 2009 Highlights Michael Wuertz MLBcom
- Chicago Cubs
- Oakland Athletics
- Cincinnati Reds
- Miami Marlins
- Coaching career
- References
Chicago Cubs
Wuertz was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his major league debut on April 5, 2004, against the Cincinnati Reds, throwing a perfect inning with two strikeouts.
Oakland Athletics
On February 2, 2009, Wuertz was traded to the Oakland Athletics for minor leaguers Richie Robnett and Justin Sellers. He was released on October 25, 2011, after three seasons in Oakland.
Cincinnati Reds
Wuertz was signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league deal on May 2, 2012. He was released on July 5.
Miami Marlins
Wuertz was signed by the Miami Marlins to a minor league deal on January 15, 2013. He was released on March 8.
Coaching career
In January 2016, he was named the pitching coach for the Inland Empire 66ers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Class-A affiliate in the California League.