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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
      .240
      Tied-106th
    • HR
      0
      150+
    • RBI
      1
      150+
    • OPS
      .687
      115th
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              2026 NL Cent Standings

              TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
              Milwaukee62.750-L1
              Pittsburgh53.6251W4
              Cincinnati53.6251W2
              St. Louis44.5002L2
              Chicago Cubs34.4292.5L1
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