About Jon Rauch
Jon Erich Rauch is an American former professional baseball pitcher. At 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m), he is tied with Sean Hjelle as the tallest player in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist in baseball. In 2006, Rauch had his best season, posted a 4–5 record, a 3.35 ERA, and appearing in 85 games, second most in the NL. He finished the year with an 8–4 record, four saves, and a 3.61 ERA. He appeared in 17 games for the Twins before the end of the season, posting a 5–1 record with a 1.72 ERA. In 2002, Rauch's first stint in the big leagues resulted in a 6.59 ERA in eight games and six starts.
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