Michael Wacha

Baseball pitcher, World Series champion

Michael Wacha - Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born

July 1st, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2013. Played for the St. Louis Cardinals and contributed to the team's success in securing the World Series title in 2011. Achieved notable recognition for performance during postseason play, particularly in the 2013 playoffs, earning a spot in the All-Star Game in 2015. Played for several teams throughout the career, including the New York Mets and the Tampa Bay Rays.

Winning the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011

Being an All-Star in 2015

Outstanding postseason performance in 2013

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