Michael Wacha stats and game log
Michael Wacha is the Kansas City Royals starting pitcher (No. 52). In the 2026 regular season through September 26, 2026, Michael Wacha has played 32 games: 200.2 innings, 158 strikeouts and a 3.32 ERA.
Research summary
- Recent form: 4.4 strikeouts per game over the last 5 games, against 4.9 over the season (32 games).
- Role: 6.0 innings per game over the last 5 games, against 6.1 over the season.
- Consistency: at or above the season average (4.9 strikeouts) in 21 of 32 games.
- Home and road: 4.9 strikeouts per game at home (15 games), 5 on the road (17).
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Last 10 | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ strikeouts | 4 of 5 | 7 of 10 | 23 of 32 |
| 5+ strikeouts | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 | 21 of 32 |
| 6+ strikeouts | 1 of 5 | 3 of 10 | 11 of 32 |
Figures are MLB regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Team: Kansas City Royals stats and results.
Prop research by category
How often each threshold was reached over the last 5, 10 and 20 games, splits and the next opponent, one statistic at a time.
6'6" · 215 lb
2026 regular season
| Games | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | PIT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 32 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 94.6 |
| 2026 totals | 32 | 200.2 | 168 | 74 | 54 | 158 | 30 | 3028 |
2025 regular season
31 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | HB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 31 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2025 totals | 31 | 172.2 | 166 | 74 | 74 | 45 | 126 | 15 | 4 |
Rates in 2026
Michael Wacha has pitched 200.2 innings in 32 games (32 starts) with 158 strikeouts and a 3.32 ERA.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| ERA (earned runs per 9 innings) | 3.32 |
| WHIP (walks and hits per inning) | 1.11 |
| Strikeouts per 9 innings | 7.1 |
| Strikeout-to-walk ratio | 2.93 |
| Starts | 32 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | K/g | IP/g | ER/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 2.1 |
| Road | 17 | 5 | 6.1 | 2.5 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 2.2 |
| Season | 32 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 2.3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | IP | H | ER | BB | K | HR | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs CLE | L | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 90 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | @ PIT | L | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 113 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | @ HOU | L | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 99 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | vs ARI | L | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 93 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | vs MIA | W | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 96 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | @ CLE | W | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 103 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | vs DET | W | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 96 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | vs OAK | W | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 79 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | @ LAD | L | 6.2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 96 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | vs MIN | L | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 94 |
Royals teammates
- Alex Lange (RP)
- Anthony Gose (RP)
- Beck Way (RP)
- Bobby Witt Jr. (SS)
- Carter Jensen (C)
- Connor Thomas (RP)
- Craig Kimbrel (RP)
- Daniel Lynch IV (RP)
- Isaac Collins (LF)
- Jac Caglianone (RF)
- John Rave (RF)
- Jose Cuas (RP)
- Josh Rojas (3B)
- Kyle Isbel (CF)
- Lucas Erceg (RP)
- Luke Maile (C)
- Maikel Garcia (3B)
- Mason Black (RP)
- Michael Massey (2B)
- Nate Pearson (RP)
- Nick Loftin (3B)
- Noah Cameron (SP)
- Nolan Hoffman (RP)
- Randy Dobnak (SP)
- Salvador Perez (DH)
- Seth Lugo (SP)
- Steven Cruz (RP)
- Tyler Tolbert (SS)
- Vinnie Pasquantino (1B)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Michael Wacha played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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Research in StatsNext
- Michael Wacha in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
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- Royals at Pirates, September 20, 2026
- Royals at Astros, September 15, 2026
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