Walt Tauscher
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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
[edit] Biographical Information
Walt Tauscher pitched professionally from 1924 to 1948, including 13 years in the American Association. In 867 minor league games he was 264-200 with a 4.32 ERA. Tauscher had only two 20 win seasons, but led the AA with 21 wins in 1934.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Meridian Peps | Southeastern League | -- | Brooklyn Dodgers | -- | replaced by Fred Williams | |
| 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 |
