Pat Rapp was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on June 13, 1967, in Jennings, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University, where he played college baseball.
Rapp was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 1989 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Giants in 1992 and played for them until 1995. During his time with the Giants, Rapp had a record of 17-18 with an ERA of 4.05.
In 1996, Rapp was traded to the Florida Marlins, where he played for three seasons. He had a record of 29-35 with an ERA of 4.32 during his time with the Marlins. Rapp was a part of the Marlins' 1997 World Series championship team, although he did not pitch in the postseason.
After his time with the Marlins, Rapp played for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Baltimore Orioles. He had a record of 23-28 with an ERA of 5.01 during his time with these teams.
Rapp's best season came in 1998 when he was with the Marlins. He had a record of 14-7 with an ERA of 3.75 and was named the Marlins' Pitcher of the Year. He also had a career-high 139 strikeouts that season.
Overall, Rapp had a career record of 96-89 with an ERA of 4.42. He pitched in 307 games, starting 246 of them, and had 11 complete games and 3 shutouts. Rapp was known for his control on the mound, as he only walked 2.6 batters per nine innings during his career.
After retiring from baseball, Rapp became a high school baseball coach in Louisiana. He also worked as a scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks and as a pitching coach for the New Orleans Zephyrs, a minor league team.
In conclusion, Pat Rapp was a solid pitcher in MLB for over a decade. He played for several teams, including the Giants, Marlins, Red Sox, Royals, and Orioles, and was a part of the Marlins' 1997 World Series championship team. Rapp had a career record of 96-89 with an ERA of 4.42 and was known for his control on the mound.
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