Jon Rauch
Jon Erich Rauch (born September 27, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. At , he is the tallest player in Major League Baseball history. He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist.
José Altuve
On May 1, 2012, Altuve faced New York Mets reliever Jon Rauch, the tallest player in major league history at . The height difference is believed to be the biggest between pitcher and batter with exception of a 1951 publicity stunt in which a Eddie Gaedel had one plate appearance for the St. Louis Browns. Altuve was the Astros' representative at the All-Star Game, played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. This was his first career selection.