Michael Wuertz, baseball player, 2004-2011

Michael Wuertz

Born: 12/15/1978 in Austin, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-04-05 | Final Game: 2011-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Michael James Wuertz

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Biography

Michael Wuertz, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011. Known for his effective pitching style, Wuertz established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen during his career. He earned a record of 21-11 and maintained a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.71 across his tenure in the league. Wuertz's ability to miss bats was highlighted by his impressive strikeout total of 444, showcasing his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Wuertz played in an era marked by a dynamic offensive landscape, where pitchers faced the challenge of powerful lineups. His contributions on the mound included 11 saves, reflecting his versatility as both a starter and reliever. Over the course of his career, he became known for his competitive spirit and consistency, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. As a member of the baseball community, Wuertz left an indelible mark on the game, remembered for his strong performances and impact on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 11 426 0 0 0 11 414.3 349 171 44 198 444 3.71 0

Career ERA 3.71 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 13.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 CHC NL 1 0 31 0 0 0 1 29.0 22 14 17 30 4.34 4.46 (+3%) -
2005 CHC NL 6 2 75 0 0 0 0 75.7 60 32 40 89 3.81 4.29 (+11%) -
2006 CHC NL 3 1 41 0 0 0 0 40.7 35 12 16 42 2.66 4.53 (+41%) -
2007 CHC NL 2 3 73 0 0 0 0 72.3 64 28 35 79 3.48 4.47 (+22%) -
2008 CHC NL 1 1 45 0 0 0 0 44.7 44 18 20 30 3.63 4.32 (+16%) -
2009 OAK AL 6 1 74 0 0 0 4 78.7 52 23 23 102 2.63 4.32 (+39%) 3895.6
2010 OAK AL 2 3 48 0 0 0 6 39.7 35 19 21 40 4.31 4.08 (-6%) -536.9
2011 OAK AL 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 33.7 37 25 26 32 6.68 3.94 (-70%) -1287.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
426 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
2004 CHC NL 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CHC NL 75 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHC NL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CHC NL 73 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CHC NL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 OAK AL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 OAK AL 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 OAK AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLDS1 CHN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 1.7 0 0 1 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 NLDS1 CHN 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 0 0 1 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 426 0 20 43 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 CHN P 31 0 0 4 0 0
2005 CHN P 75 0 2 7 0 2
2006 CHN P 41 0 2 3 1 0
2007 CHN P 73 0 2 9 0 0
2008 CHN P 45 0 5 6 1 0
2009 OAK P 74 0 4 7 0 0
2010 OAK P 48 0 4 5 0 0
2011 OAK P 39 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 426

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 OAK AL $2,800,000
2010 OAK AL $2,200,000
2009 OAK AL $1,100,000
2008 CHN NL $860,000
2007 CHN NL $415,000
2006 CHN NL $355,000
2005 CHN NL $322,000
2004 CHN NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $8,352,000