Michael Raczka (born November 16, 1962) is a former

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pitcher. Raczka played for the

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in the season.

Amateur career

A native of

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, Raczka attended the University of New Haven. In 1982 and 1983, he played

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in the

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for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. He was selected by the

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in the 5th round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Professional career

Raczka made his major league debut for Oakland on August 15, 1992. He appeared in eight games for the Athletics that season, his only major league campaign.

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