This is the Monthly Awards card for Michael Wacha, featured in MLB The Show 23. He's a 95 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.
Released 2 years ago, Michael Wacha is a free option from the May Monthly Awards.
On the mound, Michael Wacha exhibits excellent H/9 with a 113 rating, decent K/9 with a 71 rating, and above average BB/9 with a 91 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 117 shows great performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by very strong control with a Control rating of 85, below average velocity with a Velocity rating of 77, and elite break with a Break rating of 99. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is excellent with a rating of 105.
His repertoire includes the valuable Sinker/Cutter combination. He utilizes a 5-pitch mix, spearheaded by a 4 Seam FB, complemented by a Circle-Change. Key pitches include: His Cutter exhibits sharp break with excellent command and his Curveball exhibits significant movement.
In the field, Michael Wacha is a modest defender. His key defensive attributes are 72 Fielding, 53 Arm Strength, and 42 Reaction time.
Michael Wacha is a 31-year-old player from Iowa, standing 6'6" tall and weighing 215 lbs. He currently plays for the Padres, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.
Active Quirks for Michael Wacha: Break Outlier.
Other available versions for Michael Wacha include: Postseason (89 Diamond),Awards (97 Diamond),Live (77 Silver).