# Michael Wacha (99 OVR)

> Michael Wacha (Cardinals), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Captain series in MLB 24. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/captain-michael-wacha-6320897c

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Cardinals |
| Series | Captain |
| Edition | MLB 24 |
| Captain | Yes |
| 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

- 117th best of 767 starting pitchers

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 92 |
| K/9 | 101 |
| H/9 | 117 |
| BB/9 | 89 |
| Velocity | 73 |
| Control | 89 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 92 |  |
| Pitching clutch | 106 |  |
| H/9 | 117 | Top 5% |
| K/9 | 101 |  |
| BB/9 | 89 |  |
| HR/9 | 82 |  |
| Velocity | 73 |  |
| Control | 89 | Top 10% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 94 mph |
| Circle Change | 86 mph |
| Cutter | 89 mph |
| 12-6 Curve | 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/mlb24/quirks/break-outlier): Pitchers lose less break when tired

## Captains that boost this card

- [Matt Carpenter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/captains/matt-carpenter-bc7acc4b) - 99 OVR: Players from the St. Louis Cardinals
- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/captains/michael-wacha-6320897c) - 99 OVR: Players from the St. Louis Cardinals
- [Derek Jeter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/captains/derek-jeter-6af208a2) - 99 OVR: Players in the Captain Series
- [Jackson Chourio](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/captains/jackson-chourio-460570bb) - 99 OVR: Player cards aged 23 or lower

## More Cardinals at SP

- [Sonny Gray](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/2024-finest-sonny-gray-5ab6a5dd) - 99 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Quinn Mathews](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/awards-quinn-mathews-3a495aaa) - 99 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Bob Gibson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/hall-of-fame-bob-gibson-36059da0) - 99 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Michael McGreevy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/topps-now-michael-mcgreevy-d0ca712e) - 98 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: 10,988 stubs
- [Lance Lynn](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/topps-now-lance-lynn-3f7cce19) - 97 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Masyn Winn](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/out-of-position-masyn-winn-5b25c042) - 95 OVR · SP · STL · Diamond: Not on the market

## Other versions of this player

- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb24/cards/live-michael-wacha-c413f1fd) - 78 OVR · SP · KC · Silver: 580 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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