Michael Wuertz

Michael Wuertz
Wuertz with the Chicago Cubs in 2007
Pitcher
Born: (1978-12-15) December 15, 1978
Austin, Minnesota, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 5, 2004, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 20, 2011, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record21–11
Earned run average3.71
Strikeouts444
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Michael James Wuertz (born December 15, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics. He was known for his slider, which generated the most misses per swing in 2009. He is currently the pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels minor league affiliates.