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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29.0 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 30 | 4.34 | - |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 6 | 2 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.7 | 60 | 32 | 40 | 89 | 3.81 | - |
| 2006 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 35 | 12 | 16 | 42 | 2.66 | - |
| 2007 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.3 | 64 | 28 | 35 | 79 | 3.48 | - |
| 2008 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 44 | 18 | 20 | 30 | 3.63 | - |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 6 | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 78.7 | 52 | 23 | 23 | 102 | 2.63 | 3895.6 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 39.7 | 35 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 4.31 | -536.9 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 37 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 6.68 | -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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | ||