Walt Tauscher
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Walter Edward Tauscher was a right-handed Major League Baseball
pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
in 1928 and the Washington Senators
in 1931. He won 263 games in the minor leagues and managed at that level for five seasons.
He next pitched in the major leagues in 1931, appearing in six games for the Washington Senators. Despite posting a 7.50 ERA, Tauscher went 1-0, posting a perfect 1.000 winning percentage
. In 12 innings, he allowed 24 hits and four walks, while striking out five. He played his final big league game on May 5.
Overall, Tauscher went 1-0 with a 5.66 ERA in 23 games. He allowed 52 hits in 41 1/3 innings, walking 16 batters and striking out 12.
Tauscher spent 13 of his 23 seasons playing in the American Association
, spending nine years with the Minneapolis Millers
. While in the American Association, he also pitched for the Indianapolis Indians
and St. Paul Saints
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in 1928 and the Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
in 1931. He won 263 games in the minor leagues and managed at that level for five seasons.
Major league career
Tauscher made his major league debut on April 19, 1928 and pitched in 17 games in relief for the Pirates that year, going 0-0 with a 4.91 ERA as a 26-year-old rookie. In 29 1/3 innings, he allowed only 28 hits while walking 12 batters and striking out seven.He next pitched in the major leagues in 1931, appearing in six games for the Washington Senators. Despite posting a 7.50 ERA, Tauscher went 1-0, posting a perfect 1.000 winning percentage
Winning percentage
In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win...
. In 12 innings, he allowed 24 hits and four walks, while striking out five. He played his final big league game on May 5.
Overall, Tauscher went 1-0 with a 5.66 ERA in 23 games. He allowed 52 hits in 41 1/3 innings, walking 16 batters and striking out 12.
Minor league career
Tauscher pitched 23 seasons in the minor leagues, from 1924 to 1927, 1929 to 1946 and in 1948. He was used both as a starter and a reliever, going 263-200 in 867 games. He reached the 15-win mark seven times and the 20-win mark twice, winning a career-high 21 games in 1934.Tauscher spent 13 of his 23 seasons playing in the American Association
American Association (20th century)
The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...
, spending nine years with the Minneapolis Millers
Minneapolis Millers
The Minneapolis Millers were an American professional minor league baseball team that played in Minneapolis, Minnesota, until 1960. In the 19th century a different Minneapolis Millers were part of the Western League.The team played first in Athletic Park and later Nicollet Park.The name Minneapolis...
. While in the American Association, he also pitched for the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
and St. Paul Saints
St. Paul Saints
The St. Paul Saints are a professional baseball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. The Saints are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
.