Michael Busch

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Born: 11/9/1997 in Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-04-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael James Busch

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Biography

Michael Busch is an active professional baseball player born in 1997, currently making his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 25, 2023. Primarily playing as a position player, Busch has demonstrated his offensive capabilities through his performance over 179 games. With 135 hits and 23 home runs, he has established himself as a power threat in the lineup, complementing his 72 RBIs that showcase his ability to drive in runs. Despite a batting average of .238, Busch's potential continues to shine through, and he is regarded as a promising player in the league. Known for his versatility and keen eye at the plate, Busch is not only a contributor with his bat but also brings speed to the basepaths, as evidenced by his 3 stolen bases. As he continues to develop his skills in the fast-paced environment of modern baseball, he reflects the evolving nature of the game, characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and strategic base running. Busch's ongoing career has garnered attention, and he is poised to be an impactful figure in the league as he strives for further achievements in his professional journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
355	1169	170	285	58	7	57	165	7	137	346	0.244	0.328	0.452	0.780	2761.2

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .452 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.780 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2023	LAD	NL	27	72	9	12	3	0	2	7	1	8	27	0.167	.248 (-33%)	.320 (-23%)	.414 (-30%)	.734 (-27%)	-336.6
2024	CHC	NL	152	496	73	123	28	2	21	65	2	63	162	0.248	.243 (+2%)	.312 (+7%)	.399 (+10%)	.711 (+9%)	945.3
2025	CHC	NL	155	524	78	137	25	5	34	90	4	56	139	0.261	.245 (+7%)	.314 (+9%)	.403 (+30%)	.718 (+21%)	2152.5
2026	CHC	NL	21	77	10	13	2	0	0	3	0	10	18	0.169	.239 (-30%)	.321 (-19%)	.385 (-49%)	.707 (-35%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	27	4	8	0	0	4	4	3	4	0.296

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2025	NLDS1	CHN	5	17	3	4	0	0	3	3	2	4	0.235
2025	NLWC2	CHN	3	10	1	4	0	0	1	1	1	0	0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	297	261	1949	162	8	161
2B	4	4	4	3	0	1
3B	14	10	7	16	4	3
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2023	LAN	1B	4	0	11	1	0	2
2023	LAN	2B	1	1	4	2	0	1
2023	LAN	3B	13	10	7	16	4	3
2023	LAN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2024	CHN	1B	142	130	940	77	4	68
2024	CHN	2B	3	3	0	1	0	0
2024	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2025	CHN	1B	151	131	998	84	4	91

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	297
Second Base	4
Third Base	14
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	13

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2025	Player of the Week	Week of 2025-07-05
2024	Player of the Week	Week of 2024-09-14

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2025	Most Valuable Player	NL	16th	11.0	420	0