Michael Wuertz
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Michael James Wuertz is an American
professional baseball
pitcher
who is a free agent. He is known for his slider, which had the most strikeouts per swing in 2009.
in the 11th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
. He made his major league debut on April 5, , against the Cincinnati Reds
, throwing a perfect inning with two strikeouts. Wuertz has career averages of 9.66 strikeouts per nine innings and 7.43 hits per nine innings (as of August 13, 2011).
. He was released on October 25, 2011, after three seasons in Oakland.
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Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who is a free agent. He is known for his slider, which had the most strikeouts per swing in 2009.
Chicago Cubs
Wuertz was drafted by the Chicago CubsChicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in the 11th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
1997 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1997 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1997...
. He made his major league debut on April 5, , against the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
, throwing a perfect inning with two strikeouts. Wuertz has career averages of 9.66 strikeouts per nine innings and 7.43 hits per nine innings (as of August 13, 2011).
Oakland Athletics
On February 2, , Wuertz was traded to the Oakland Athletics for minor leaguers Richie Robnett and Justin SellersJustin Sellers
Justin Ryan Sellers is a professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is the son of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jeff Sellers.-Professional career:...
. He was released on October 25, 2011, after three seasons in Oakland.