# Michael Wacha (89 OVR)

> Michael Wacha (Cardinals), 89 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Postseason series in MLB 23. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/postseason-michael-wacha-c9eb4f73

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 89 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Cardinals |
| Series | Postseason |
| Edition | MLB 23 |
| In real life: | [Michael Wacha — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/michael-wacha-608379) |
| In real life: | [St. Louis Cardinals real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/cardinals) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 425th best of 882 starting pitchers

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 85 |
| K/9 | 82 |
| H/9 | 99 |
| BB/9 | 70 |
| Velocity | 73 |
| Control | 77 |
| Break | 95 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 85 |  |
| Pitching clutch | 89 |  |
| H/9 | 99 |  |
| K/9 | 82 |  |
| BB/9 | 70 |  |
| HR/9 | 75 |  |
| Velocity | 73 |  |
| Control | 77 |  |
| Break | 95 |  |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 94 mph |
| Circle Change | 86 mph |
| Cutter | 89 mph |
| Curveball | 75 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Cardinals |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 21 |  |
| Height | 6'6" |  |
| Weight | 215 lbs |  |
| Born | Iowa |  |
| Number | 52 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 72 |  |
| Arm strength | 53 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 70 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 25 |  |
| Baserunning | 0 |  |
| Reaction | 42 |  |

## Quirks

- [Break Outlier](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/break-outlier): Pitchers lose less break when tired

## More Cardinals at SP

- [Bob Gibson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/charisma-bob-gibson-6dc28709) - 99 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: 39,993 stubs
- [Adam Wainwright](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/signature-adam-wainwright-4c32ad34) - 99 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Adam Wainwright](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/world-baseball-classic-adam-wainwright-07ba1329) - 99 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: No offers
- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/awards-michael-wacha-65e3289a) - 97 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Lance Lynn](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/signature-lance-lynn-043a5755) - 97 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: No offers
- [Jack Flaherty](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/captain-jack-flaherty-3ddc2f0c) - 97 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market

## Other versions of this player

- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/awards-michael-wacha-65e3289a) - 97 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/monthly-awards-michael-wacha-bab60743) - 95 OVR · SP · SD · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/live-michael-wacha-2b016d00) - 77 OVR · SP · SD · Silver: 850 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Michael Wacha?

It can't be bought on the market right now.

### What quirks does Michael Wacha have?

Break Outlier.

### Where can I see Michael Wacha's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/michael-wacha-608379)

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