JON RAUCH - RP
2011 stats - 5 W, 4 L, 11 S, 4.85 ERA
The last of the pitching recruits that Sandy Alderson brought to town, and one of the last pitchers that I have to write about, is the tallest player on the roster. Jon Rauch comes over from Toronto where he was mostly their closer in 2011 until a leg injury slowed him down in the summer. The near seven foot reliever, who is filled with arm and neck tattoos, is slated to be the 8th inning guy for the club.
In the past, Rauch has been a reliable reliever in both the National and American leagues. Twice in his career he has had at least 18 saves in a season, the most recent being 21 saves in 2010. Rauch pitches to contact. He does not strike out many a men, rather lets the batter put the ball in play and relies on the defense behind him to convert the outs. This final move by Alderson should hopefully solidify the bullpen and allow the starters to pitch a shorter game.
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