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

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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

Career ERA 5.66 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 37.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1928	PIT	NL	0	0	17	0	0	0	1	29.3	28	16	12	7	4.91	4.13 (-19%)	-12.6
1931	WSN	AL	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	12.0	24	10	4	5	7.50	4.10 (-83%)	-

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

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	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