Michael Hauschild (born January 22, 1990) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and Texas Rangers.

Amateur career

Hauschild attended

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, and played

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at the

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. In 2011, he played

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with the

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of the

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Professional career

Houston Astros

Hauschild was drafted by the

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in the 33rd round of the

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. He made his professional debut for the rookie ball

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. Hauschild split the 2013 season between the Single-A

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and the High-A

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, pitching to a cumulative 9-4 record and 3.50 ERA in 28 appearances. He split 2014 between Lancaster and the Double-A

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, recording a 4-10 record and 4.32 ERA in innings pitched. In 2015, Hauschild reached Triple-A for the first time, splitting the season between the

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and Corpus Christi. On the year, he registered a 12-6 record and 3.38 ERA in innings of work. Hauschild spent all of 2016 in Fresno, pitching to a 9-10 record and 3.22 ERA in 24 games.

Texas Rangers

On December 8, 2016, Hauschild was selected by the Texas Rangers in the

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. Hauschild made the Rangers'

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roster in 2017. Hauschild allowed 10 runs in 8 innings in 4 appearances for Texas. On April 20, 2017, Hauschild was

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by the Rangers.

Houston Astros (second stint)

He was returned to the

on April 22, 2017. Hauschild spent the remainder of the season with the Triple-A

, recording a 4.58 ERA in 18 games. He was invited to Spring Training with the Astros for the 2018 season but did not make the club and was assigned to Fresno to start the year. On July 30, 2018, the Astros released Hauschild.

Toronto Blue Jays

On August 2, 2018, Hauschild signed with the

. On September 4, Hauschild was designated for assignment after allowing 4 runs in innings of work. He elected free agency on October 2.

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 15, 2018, Hauschild signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 10 games (9 starts) for the Triple-A

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, he struggled to a 1-3 record and 7.96 ERA with 23 strikeouts over innings of work. Hauschild was released by the Cardinals organization on July 30, 2019.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On August 4, 2019, Hauschild signed with the

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of the

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. In 9 starts for Sugar Land, he logged a 4-0 record and 2.50 ERA with 40 strikeouts across innings pitched. Hauschild became a free agent following the season. On February 25, 2020, Hauschild signed with the Generales de Durango of the

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. Hauschild did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the

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Lexington Legends

On May 4, 2021, Hauschild signed with the

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of the

. In 3 games for the Legends, Hauschild recorded a 1-2 record and 3.68 ERA.

Chicago Cubs

On June 10, 2021, Hauschild's contract was purchased by the

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organization. In 13 games (12 starts) for the Triple-A

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, he struggled to an 0-7 record and 6.96 ERA with 33 strikeouts across innings pitched. Hauschild elected free agency following the season on November 7.

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Amateur career

Professional career

Houston Astros

Texas Rangers

Houston Astros (second stint)

Toronto Blue Jays

St. Louis Cardinals

Sugar Land Skeeters

Lexington Legends

Chicago Cubs

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