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My Take
Wacha is the sort of pitcher I value more the longer I watch baseball. A first-round Cardinals pick out of Texas A&M who has since worn six different uniforms, he is not a flashy ace but the dependable arm contenders keep wanting in their rotation. Coming out of Iowa City, far from any traditional baseball hotbed, and still anchoring big-league staffs season after season speaks to quiet discipline rather than raw hype. I have a soft spot for players whose careers are built on longevity and reliability, and Wacha wears that identity well.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Wacha
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ワカ
- Reading
- まいける・わか
- Born
- July 1, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Iowa City, Iowa, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Texas A&M University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Wacha born?
Born July 1, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Michael Wacha from?
Michael Wacha is from Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
What does Michael Wacha do?
Michael Wacha works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.