Bob Rauch

Born: 6/16/1949 in Brookings, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-06-29 | Final Game: 1972-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert John Rauch

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Biography

Bob Rauch, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1972 to 1972. A position player, Rauch's time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in just 19 games. Throughout his short stint, he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His performance reflected the intense competition and challenges faced by players during that era, characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars. Despite his limited statistical impact, Rauch's presence in the major leagues during the early 1970s contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, a time when teams were beginning to explore greater player flexibility and position versatility. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the numerous players who have aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	19	0	0	0	1	27.0	27	15	3	21	23	5.00	0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 3.26 across their career seasons — 53.2% 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
1972	NYN	NL	0	1	19	0	0	0	1	27.0	27	15	21	23	5.00	3.26 (-53%)	-820.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1972	NYN	NL	19	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	NYN	P	19	0	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19