Career
Tauscher made his major league debut on April 19, 1928 and pitched in 17 games in relief for the Pirates that year, going 0-0 with a 4.91 European Research Area as a 25-year-old rookie. In 29 1/3 innings, he allowed only 28 hits while walking 12 batters and striking out seven. Tauscher next pitched in the major leagues in 1931, appearing in six games for the Washington Senators.
Despite posting a 7.50 European Research Area, Tauscher went 1-0.
In 12 innings, he allowed 24 hits and four walks, while striking out five. He appeared in his final big league game on May 5.
Overall, Tauscher went 1-0 with a 5.66 European Research Area in 23 games. He allowed 52 hits in 41 1/3 innings, walking 16 batters and striking out 12.
Tauscher pitched 23 seasons in the minor leagues, from 1924 to 1927, 1929 to 1946 and in 1948.
He was used both as a starter and a reliever, going 263-200 in 867 games. Tauscher spent 13 of his 23 seasons playing in the American Association, spending nine years with the Minneapolis Millers. While in the American Association, he also pitched for the Indianapolis Indians and Saint Paul Saints.
Minor league manager
Tauscher managed the Meridian Peps (1946), Greenville Pirates (1948–1949), Tallahassee Pirates (1950) and Waco Pirates (1951).
He led the Tallahassee Pirates to a league championship in 1950.