Stephen Stepanovich Rachunok (a.k.a. "The Mad Russian") (December 5, 1916 – May 11, 2002), was a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
| Steve Rachunok | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 5, 1916 Rittman, Ohio | |
| Died: May 11, 2002 (aged 85) Corona, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1940, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 26, 1940, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 4.50 |
| Strikeouts | 10 |
| Teams | |
A native of Rittman, Ohio, Rachunok appeared in two games during the 1940 season, one as a starter, where he pitched a complete game. His Major League Baseball (MLB) debut came on September 17, 1940, where he pitched the top of the ninth inning, surrendering 1 walk while striking out 1 as the Dodgers were defeated 5–0 by the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Ebbets Field.[1] His only other MLB appearance came 9 days later in the second game of a doubleheader at Ebbets Field when facing the Boston Bees surrendering 5 runs (all earned), striking out 9, while walking 4, en route to a 5–4 loss.[2]
Rachunok died on May 11, 2002, in Corona, California.
References edit
- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals 5, Brooklyn Dodgers 0". retrosheet.org. September 17, 1940. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "Boston Bees 5, Brooklyn Dodgers 4 (2)". retrosheet.org. September 26, 1940. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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