Walt Tauscher

Walter Edward Tauscher

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 186 lb.

• Debut April 19, 1928
• Final Game May 5, 1931
• Born November 22, 1901 in LaSalle, IL USA
• Died November 27, 1992 in Winter Park, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Walt Tauscher pitched 23 seasons in the minor leagues, from 1924 to 1927, 1929 to 1946 and in 1948. He was used both as a starter and a reliever, going 263-200 in 867 games. He reached the 15-win mark seven times and the 20-win mark twice, winning a career-high 21 games in 1934.

Tauscher spent 13 of his 23 seasons playing in the American Association, spending nine years with the Minneapolis Millers. While in the American Association, he also pitched for the Indianapolis Indians and St. Paul Saints.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1946	Meridian Peps	Southeastern League	41-56	--	Brooklyn Dodgers	--	replaced by Fred Williams (15-22) on July 30
1948	Greenville Pirates	Alabama State League	80-46	2nd	Pittsburgh Pirates	Lost League Finals
1949	Greenville Pirates	Alabama State League	83-44	1st	Pittsburgh Pirates	Lost League Finals
1950	Tallahassee Pirates	Georgia-Florida League	77-58	3rd	Pittsburgh Pirates	League Champs
1951	Waco Pirates	Big State League	75-73	5th	Pittsburgh Pirates