Rauch is German for "smoke," and that’s what Jon Rauch threw.
OK, he threw mid-90s at his best, but work with me.
Of course, he’s best known for being the tallest player in MLB history, at 6-foot-11.
Remember that guy?
Jon Erich Rauch was born September 27, 1978, in Louisville. He played baseball at Oldham County High School, as well as basketball, as you might expect from someone who stands 6-foot11. He went on to play baseball at Morehead State and was drafted in the third round by the White Sox in 1999. He might have gone higher if it weren’t for a case of viral meningitis, which robbed Rauch of energy, and a few ticks on his fastball for a stretch of time.