Michael Wuertz

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Michael Wuertz : biography

December 15, 1978 –

Michael James Wuertz (born December 15, 1978, in Austin, Minnesota) is an American professional baseball pitcher with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He is known for his slider, which generated the most misses per swing in 2009.http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/7/9/944134/the-toughest-pitches-to-hit-in

Baseball career

Chicago Cubs

Wuertz was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his major league debut on April 5, 2004, against the Cincinnati Reds, throwing a perfect inning with two strikeouts. Wuertz has career averages of 9.66 strikeouts per nine innings and 7.43 hits per nine innings (as of August 13, 2011).

Oakland Athletics

On February 2, 2009, Wuertz was traded to the Oakland Athletics for minor leaguers Richie Robnett and Justin Sellers. He was released on October 25, 2011, after three seasons in Oakland.

Cincinnati Reds

Wuertz was signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league deal on May 2, 2012.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/05/reds-sign-michael-wuertz.html He was released on July 5.

Miami Marlins

Wuertz was signed by the Miami Marlins to a minor league deal on January 15, 2013.https://twitter.com/BHSCouncil/status/291370013439451137 He was released on March 8.