On This Day: December 15

Happy 70th birthday to Doug Rau! Rau was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 2, 1972, with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That season he earned a 2.20 ERA in 32 2/3 innings and giving up just 18 hits. In 1974, Rau became a starter and the Dodgers won the NL pennant. Over his career, Rau fashioned a 81-60 won-loss record.