Michael Wacha

This is the Live card for Michael Wacha, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 77 Overall Silver card primarily playing SP.

Released 1 month ago. He holds the #165 rank among 480 starting pitchers.

Michael Wacha is a 33-year-old player from Iowa, standing 6'6" tall and weighing 215 lbs. He currently plays for the Royals, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Michael Wacha's per-nine metrics show average effectiveness against hits with 71 H/9, modest strikeout ability with 53 K/9, and modest command with 66 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is noteworthy, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 95. Overall, his pitch control is competent, with a Control rating of 73; his velocity is excellent, with a Velocity rating of 90; and his break is elite, with a Break rating of 99. His stamina is average (81 Stamina).

His arsenal features the highly sought-after Sinker/Cutter combination. It's a 5-pitch mix, primarily featuring a Circle Change and a 4-Seam Fastball. His Circle Change shows considerable movement with excellent control and his Cutter shows sharp break.

Defensively, Michael Wacha offers solid ability, characterized by 72 Fielding, 53 Arm Strength, and 72 Reaction.