Who are Michael Wacha's parents, Tom and Karen? Family life of Padres pitcher explored

Last season, starting pitcher Michael Wacha enjoyed a breakout season for the Boston Red Sox.

Wacha was expected to have no trouble locating a new team when his deal with the Red Sox ended following the 2022 season. He made 23 starts in 2022, pitched a complete game shutout against the LA Angels in June and had an ERA of 3.32.

Wacha was raised in Texarkana, Texas but was born in Iowa. He was born to Karen and Tom, who moved from Iowa to Texas when he was three. Wacha's mother worked as an X-ray technician at University Hospitals, while his father earned a degree in electrical engineering.

Former baseball player Tom Wacha spent the 1980s playing in the minor levels for the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations. Charlie, Michael and Lucas are the couple's three boys, while Brette is their only daughter. Lucas, Michael's younger brother, is starting at outside linebacker for Wyoming as a redshirt freshman.

The infamous stair pic! Love my family - mwacha52

In 2014, Sarah Hoffman and Michael Wacha began dating. She was from St. Louis, where he was located.

The COVID-19 outbreak prevented the couple from holding their elaborate wedding ceremony, which was supposed to take place. Eventually they decided to have a private ceremony in November 2020 at their Jupiter, Florida, home. In October 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter, Marcia.

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Career of Michael Wacha with Boston Red Sox

Michael Wacha agreed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Boston Red Sox in 2021. Wacha shut out the Los Angeles Angels for the duration of the game. On 105 pitches, he only walked one hitter and struck out six others.

His right shoulder irritation caused him to be put on the disabled list on July 8. While on a rehab assignment with the Worcester Red Sox on August 4. Wacha agreed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres on February 16, 2023.