Walt Tauscher
Born: 11/22/1901 in LaSalle, IL, USA
Died: 11/27/1992 in Winter Park, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-19 | Final Game: 1931-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Walter Edward Tauscher
Biography
Walt Tauscher was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1901, who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1931. During his brief career, Tauscher showcased his talents primarily as a pitcher, finishing with a win-loss record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.66. He recorded a total of 12 strikeouts and secured 1 save, contributing to the teams he played for during a time when the game was evolving with the rise of more specialized pitching roles.
Tauscher's career spanned a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. Although he had limited opportunities to make a significant impact on the field, his role as a pitcher reflected the challenges many players faced during that era, where competition for spots on major league rosters was fierce. Despite his modest statistical output, Tauscher remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion of players in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41.3 | 52 | 26 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 5.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29.3 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4.91 | 37.5 |
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 7.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |