Steve Trachsel
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Stephen Christopher Trachsel (The Rain Delay)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 205 lb.
- School California State University, Long Beach
- Debut September 19, 1993
- Born October 31, 1970 in Oxnard, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Steve Trachsel had pitched 15 years in the majors through 2007, mostly with the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets, winning 15 games once with the Cubs and 15+ twice with the Mets.
He won 13 games in the minors in both 1992 and 1993.
He was at California State University, Long Beach at the same time as Jason Giambi.
- Has a well-deserved reputation as one of the slowest working pitchers in baseball, and because of this has earned the name "the Human Rain Delay".
- Steve Trachsel was on the mound for Mark McGwire's 62nd home run in 1998.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (1996)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1998, 2003 & 2006)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 7 (1996-2000, 2003 & 2004)
