Who Was The Tallest Baseball Player Ever?

The answer to who was the tallest baseball player ever is 6’10” former New York Yankee pitcher, Ralph Terry.

Introduction

Standing at an imposing 6 feet, 7 inches tall, Robert Nelson “Rob” Walston was the tallest player in Major League Baseball history. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on December 18, 1916, Walston was a star pitcher in high school and went on to play collegiately for Brown University. After his junior year, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1936 MLB draft.

Early Days of Baseball

Early Days of Baseball
The game of baseball has been around for a long time. Some experts say it dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. Others say it started in England. But, no one really knows for sure.

One thing we do know is that baseball became very popular in America in the early 1800s. That’s when a man named Alexander Cartwright developed a set of rules for the game. These rules were first used in a game in 1846.

Since that time, baseball has been America’s favorite pastime. And, over the years, some very tall men have played the game at the Major League level.

The Tallest Players in Baseball

The tallest players in baseball history includes some of the game’s best players. These towering men towered over the competition and often used their height to their advantage. The following is a list of the tallest players in baseball history.

Former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is the tallest player in baseball history, measuring in at 6’3″. He is closely followed by fellow Yankee teammate Giancarlo Stanton, who is also 6’3″. Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis round out the top three, standing 6’4″.

Others among the tallest players in baseball history include Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (6’2″), Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (6’2″), Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (6’1″), and Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval (6’1″).

The Record Holders

In baseball, as in life, there are the giants and… everyone else. Although height isn’t everything, it definitely gives players an advantage. The taller you are, the further you can hit the ball and the harder it is for pitchers to throw strikes past you. It’s no wonder that some of baseball’s most iconic players have been tall guys.

The tallest player in Major League Baseball history was relief pitcher Jon Rauch, who stood an impressive 6 feet 11 inches tall. Rauch had a successful career spanning 12 years with several different teams. He was even named an All-Star in 2009.

But Rauch isn’t the only tall player to make a mark on the sport. Other notable (and tall) MLB players include:
-Randy Johnson: 6 feet 10 inches
-Curt Schilling: 6 feet 5 inches
-CC Sabathia: 6 feet 7 inches
-Jon Lester: 6 feet 4 inches
So if you’re feeling down about your height, just remember that even the giants of the baseball world have to start somewhere. You never know – you could be the next big thing.

The tallest player in baseball today

The tallest player currently in Major League Baseball is Houston Astros relief pitcher LAscension Romero, who is 6 feet 10 inches tall. The title of tallest player ever is shared by two retired MLB players: Burlington Bees pitcher Jon Rauch, who was also 6 feet 10 inches tall, and former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and current Miami Marlins hitting coach Frank Menechino, who was 6 feet 6 inches tall.

Conclusion

From our research, it appears that the tallest baseball player ever was John Sleeper, who played for one season with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1898. At 6’10”, he would certainly be a giant by today’s standards. Although record-keeping wasn’t as meticulous in the late 1800s as it is now, it seems that Sleeper’s height was widely reported at the time and there is no reason to doubt his claim to the title.