# Michael Wacha (96 OVR)

> Michael Wacha (Royals), 96 OVR SP: a Red Diamond card from the 2026 All-Star series in MLB 26. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-all-star-michael-wacha-f957e59a

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 96 |
| Rarity | Red Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Royals |
| Series | 2026 All-Star |
| Edition | MLB 26 |
| In real life: | [Michael Wacha — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/michael-wacha-608379) |
| In real life: | [Kansas City Royals real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/royals) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 146th best of 709 starting pitchers

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 105 |
| K/9 | 90 |
| H/9 | 97 |
| BB/9 | 87 |
| Velocity | 90 |
| Control | 87 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 105 | Top 4% |
| Pitching clutch | 101 |  |
| H/9 | 97 |  |
| K/9 | 90 |  |
| BB/9 | 87 |  |
| HR/9 | 75 |  |
| Velocity | 90 |  |
| Control | 87 |  |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |
| Stuff | 93 |  |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 94 mph |
| Circle Change | 80 mph |
| Cutter | 90 mph |
| Sinker | 94 mph |
| Slurve | 76 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Royals |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 34 |  |
| 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 |  |
| Steal | 0 |  |
| Reaction vs L | 72 |  |
| Reaction vs R | 72 |  |

## Quirks

- [Homebody](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/homebody): Performs better when playing at home
- [Pick Off Artist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/pick-off-artist): Has an extremely effective pickoff move
- [Stopper](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/stopper): Performs better when team is behind
- [Night Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/night-player): Performs better when playing night games
- [Break Outlier](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/break-outlier): Pitchers lose less break when tired

## Obtained from

- Program (Themed Programs)

## Captains that boost this card

- [Jeff Suppan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/captains/jeff-suppan-93745053) - 88 OVR: Players from the Kansas City Royals
- [Mike Moustakas](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/captains/mike-moustakas-f232d6ed) - 88 OVR: Players from the Kansas City Royals

## More Royals at SP

- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-michael-wacha-82b29511) - 99 OVR · SP · KC · Red Diamond: 13,999 stubs
- [Kendry Chourio](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-kendry-chourio-6458bbd8) - 98 OVR · SP · KC · Red Diamond: 5,598 stubs
- [Cole Ragans](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-cole-ragans-66c5cbb1) - 97 OVR · SP · KC · Red Diamond: 7,047 stubs
- [Noah Cameron](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-noah-cameron-535a637a) - 97 OVR · SP · KC · Red Diamond: 8,493 stubs
- [Jeff Suppan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/jolt-jeff-suppan-93745053) - 88 OVR · SP · KC · Diamond · Captain: Not on the market
- [Brady Singer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/breakout-brady-singer-a38d5e97) - 83 OVR · SP · KC · Gold: Not on the market

## Other versions of this player

- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-finest-michael-wacha-82b29511) - 99 OVR · SP · KC · Red Diamond: 13,999 stubs
- [Michael Wacha](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/live-michael-wacha-ed53ed5e) - 78 OVR · SP · KC · Silver: 145 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Michael Wacha?

It can't be bought on the market right now. It comes from: Program (Themed Programs).

### What does Michael Wacha quicksell for?

The game will always buy it back for 5,000 stubs.

### What quirks does Michael Wacha have?

Homebody, Pick Off Artist, Stopper, Night Player, and 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)

## Similar cards (Same position, comparable ratings)

- [Jeff Suppan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/awards-jeff-suppan-d151ff01) - 99 OVR · SP · STL · Red Diamond: 12,500 stubs
- [Chris Sale](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-all-star-chris-sale-b7ba47d4) - 97 OVR · SP · ATL · Red Diamond: 7,215 stubs
- [Yoshinobu Yamamoto](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/2026-all-star-yoshinobu-yamamoto-87869460) - 98 OVR · SP · LAD · Red Diamond: 28,000 stubs
- [Jamie Arnold](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/pipeline-jamie-arnold-0911501a) - 99 OVR · SP · OAK · Red Diamond: 6,346 stubs
- [Andy Pettitte](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/standout-andy-pettitte-0ab84030) - 94 OVR · SP · NYY · Diamond: 70,000 stubs
- [CC Sabathia](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/mural-cc-sabathia-81b7f31c) - 92 OVR · SP · NYY · Diamond: 6,248 stubs