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Jon Rauch was born on 27 September, 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., is an American baseball pitcher (born 1978). Discover Jon Rauch's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
27 September 1978 |
| Birthday |
27 September |
| Birthplace |
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Pitcher with the age 45 years old group.
Jon Rauch Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Jon Rauch height is 2.11 m and Weight 132 kg.
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| Height |
2.11 m |
| Weight |
132 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Jon Rauch's Wife?
His wife is Erica Jurko Rauch (m. 2001)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Erica Jurko Rauch (m. 2001) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Haylee Rauch, Aubree Elizabeth Rauch |
Jon Rauch Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jon Rauch worth at the age of 45 years old? Jon Rauch’s income source is mostly from being a successful Pitcher. He is from United States. We have estimated Jon Rauch's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Pitcher |
Jon Rauch Social Network
Timeline
The 17-inch (432mm) Height difference between Rauch and Altuve (5 feet 6 inches) is believed to be the biggest between pitcher and batter with exception of a 1951 publicity stunt in which a 3-foot-7-inch (1.09m) Eddie Gaedel had one at bat for the St. Louis Browns.
Jon Erich Rauch (born September 27, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
At 6 ft, 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.
Rauch attended and graduated from Oldham County High School.
He grew up in Westport, Kentucky.
Rauch played college baseball at Morehead State University, where he double majored in physics and business.
He was also a member of the social fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon, Kentucky Zeta Chapter.
Rauch, weighing 290 lbs, was drafted in the third round of the 1999 amateur draft by the Chicago White Sox.
He debuted with the White Sox on April 2, 2002.
In 2002, Rauch's first stint in the big leagues resulted in a 6.59 ERA in eight games and six starts.
He did not play in the majors in 2003, then returned to the majors in 2004 after a strong Triple-A campaign.
However, against major league batters he again posted a high ERA of 6.23.
On August 13, 2004, Rauch hit a home run against the Houston Astros off Roger Clemens, making him the tallest man ever to hit a home run in Major League Baseball.
Despite a strong finish to the season in Montreal, Rauch was sent to the minors when the Expos moved to Washington.
After putting up better numbers in the minors, Rauch finished the 2005 season with the Nationals, used mostly as a reliever, and going 2–4 with a 3.60 ERA.
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.
In 2007, Rauch led the Major Leagues in appearances with 88.
He finished the year with an 8–4 record, four saves, and a 3.61 ERA.
His eight victories led the team in wins, a rarity in baseball for a relief pitcher.
On February 2, 2008, Rauch signed a two-year contract with the Nationals, worth a total of $3.2 million.
Before being traded, Rauch spent most of the year as the closer in place of injured Chad Cordero.
Rauch was the winning pitcher in the first game in the history of Nationals Park.
On July 22, 2008, Rauch was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for second base prospect Emilio Bonifacio.
On August 28, 2009, Rauch was traded to the Minnesota Twins for RHP Kevin Mulvey.
He appeared in 17 games for the Twins before the end of the season, posting a 5–1 record with a 1.72 ERA.
On April 6, 2010, Rauch earned his first save as a Twin with a perfect ninth with two strikeouts versus the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in a 5–3 win.
Rauch served as the team's closer through August, when the Twins acquired Matt Capps.
During his time as closer, he saved 21 games in 25 opportunities.
After the Twins acquired Capps, Rauch returned to his previous role as a set-up man and long reliever.
On January 17, 2011, the Blue Jays signed Rauch to a one-year deal worth $3.5M that included a club option for $3.75M in 2012.
Blue Jays manager John Farrell suffered a dislocated jaw while attempting to restrain Rauch from going after umpire Alfonso Marquez during a game on July 2, 2011.
Both Rauch and Farrell were ejected from the game.
After pitching in a game against the Seattle Mariners on August 15, 2011, Rauch was taken to a Seattle hospital for an emergency appendectomy.
He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on August 16, 2011.
At the time of injury, Rauch led the Blue Jays in appearances (with 51), posting a 5–4 record with a 4.47 earned run average and 11 saves.
On December 6, 2011, Rauch agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the New York Mets.
On May 1, 2012, Rauch faced Houston Astros second baseman José Altuve.
