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Michael James Busch is an American professional baseball first baseman who currently plays for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB) ³. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers ³.

Busch was born on November 9, 1997 ³. He is known for his offensive capabilities and has shown significant emergence in his professional career ⁸.

Career Highlights and Recognition

Busch's career has included several notable achievements:

• MLB Rookie All-Star Team: He was named to Baseball Digest's 2024 MLB Rookie All-Star Team ⁴.
• Player of the Week Awards: Busch earned the National League (NL) Player of the Week title for September 9-15, 2024, and was co-winner of the NL Co-Player of the Week for July 6, 2025 ⁴.
• Team Affiliations: After playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was acquired by the Chicago Cubs organization ³⁴. As of 2026, he has completed his seventh professional season, with his second season being with the Cubs ⁴.

Personal Life

In April 2026, Michael Busch became engaged to Haylee Schreen ⁵.