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    Michael Busch

    MichaelBusch

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #29
    • First Baseman
    • HT/WT
      1.8 m, 95 kg
    • Birthdate
      9/11/1997 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      Inver Grove Heights, MN
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • AVG
      .246
      Tied-94th
    • HR
      6
      Tied-128th
    • RBI
      36
      Tied-42nd
    • OPS
      .759
      81st
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    • 14

    OBP Away

    • .345
    SplitsGPABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
    Last seven days622161101310
    Away301111222402142331
    vs. NL441631845914262851
    June622161101310

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    6523627581226364367
    160579661422951588106164
    399132818733068963198170395

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                        2026 NL Cent Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Milwaukee4123.641-W4
                        St. Louis3528.5565.5W4
                        Pittsburgh3432.5158L3
                        Chicago Cubs3432.5158L1
                        Cincinnati3134.47710.5L5
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