2013, it was announced that the Orioles had signed Rauch to a minor league contract. On July 3, Rauch opted out of his minor league contract. He went 1–0 with a 2.89 ERA in 10 appearances over 9.1 innings, striking out 10. Kansas City Royals On January 23, 2014, Rauch signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals with an invitation to spring training. He was released on March 28. Rauch retired following the 2014 season. Personal life Rauch is tall, and when he played, was the tallest major leaguer in history. Sean Hjelle, who is the same height, debuted in 2022. See also List of Major League Baseball single-inning strikeout leaders References External links 1978 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Major League Baseball pitchers Chicago White Sox players Montreal Expos players Washington Nationals players Arizona Diamondbacks players Minnesota Twins players Toronto Blue Jays players New York Mets players Miami Marlins players Baseball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists for the United States in baseball Baseball players from Louisville, Kentucky Bristol White Sox players Winston-Salem Warthogs players Birmingham Barons players Charlotte Knights players Edmonton Trappers players New Orleans Zephyrs players Morehead State Eagles baseball players Norfolk Tides players Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics