Michael Busch
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2023-2026)
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-04-25
Full name: Michael James Busch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | 1,602 | 221 | 395 | 79 | 9 | 74 | 230 | 9 | 204 | 464 | .247 | .339 | .446 | .785 | 2,777 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career SLG .446 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.
Career OPS .785 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | LAN | NL | 27 | 72 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 27 | .167 | .248 (-33%) | .320 (-23%) | .414 (-30%) | .734 (-27%) | -320.6 |
| 2024 | CHN | NL | 152 | 496 | 73 | 123 | 28 | 2 | 21 | 65 | 2 | 63 | 162 | .248 | .243 (+2%) | .312 (+7%) | .399 (+10%) | .711 (+9%) | 945.3 |
| 2025 | CHN | NL | 155 | 524 | 78 | 137 | 25 | 5 | 34 | 90 | 4 | 56 | 139 | .261 | .245 (+7%) | .315 (+9%) | .403 (+29%) | .718 (+20%) | 2152.5 |
| 2026 | CHC | NL | 134 | 510 | 61 | 123 | 23 | 2 | 17 | 68 | 2 | 77 | 136 | .241 | .243 (-1%) | .318 (+10%) | .399 (-1%) | .717 (+4%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 468 | 1,602 | 221 | 395 | 79 | 9 | 74 | 230 | 9 | 204 | 464 | .247 | — | — | — | — | 2,777 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (334 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 165 | 514 | 63 | 122 | 22 | 67 | .237 |
| Away | 169 | 578 | 97 | 150 | 35 | 95 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | CHC | STL | W | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-26 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-25 | CHC | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | CHC | NYN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | CHC | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | CHC | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-18 | CHC | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Busch
- What years did Michael Busch play?
- Michael Busch played in Major League Baseball from 2023 to 2026.
- Was Michael Busch a pitcher?
- No. Michael Busch was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Michael Busch hit?
- Michael Busch hit 74 career home runs with 395 hits.