Steve Rachunok

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Given name: Stephen Stepanovich Rachunok
Nicknames: The Mad Russian
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 6'4" / 205 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Dec 5, 1916 in Rittman, OH
Died: May 11, 2002 in Corona, CA (85 years old)
Debut: Sep 17, 1940

Stephen Stepanovich Rachunok (a.k.a. "the Mad Russian") (December 5, 1916 – May 11, 2002), was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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. 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.

Rachunok died on May 11, 2002, in Corona, California.