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Jon Rauch celebrates 48th birthday, reflects on challenging 2011 season

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Jon Rauch celebrates 48th birthday, reflects on challenging 2011 season

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Today marks the 48th birthday of Jon Rauch, who played as a closer for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2011 season. That year was particularly tough for him, registering a 4.85 ERA with 11 saves, including five blown saves, across 53 games. He missed time due to an appendectomy and knee injury. Throughout his 11-year MLB career with seven teams, Rauch accumulated a 3.90 ERA and recorded 62 saves, with his most notable performance coming during his time with the Nationals. Rauch's size and presence left a lasting impression on the field, though his most remembered moment may not reflect his typical character as he clashed with an umpire during a game.

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•Rauch celebrates his 48th birthday today.
•He posted a 4.85 ERA with 11 saves in 2011.
•Rauch missed time due to an appendectomy and knee injury.
•He had a 3.90 ERA and 62 saves over his career.
•Rauch played for seven teams in his 11-year MLB career.

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Today marks Jon Rauch’s 48th birthday. Rauch served as our closer in the 2011 season, but it was a challenging year for him. He posted a 4.85 ERA with 11 saves (and 5 blown saves) over 53 games, surrendering 11 home runs in 52 innings. He issued 14 walks and struck out 36 batters in […]
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