Dennis Rasmussen (full name: Dennis Lee Rasmussen; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1983 until 1995 for the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals. He played for the Padres from 1983 - 1991, Yankees from 1984 - 1987, Reds from 1987 - 1988, Cubs in 1992 and Royals from 1992 - 1995. Over 12 seasons, he started 235 games, won 91 games, struck out 835 batters, and had a 4.15 ERA. Born on April 18, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA, Rasmussen stands 6' 7" and weighs 230 lb. He attended Bear Creek (Lakewood, CO) high school and was drafted by the California Angels in the 1st round (17th pick) of the 1980 amateur draft. His debut was on September 16, 1983 and he played his final game on July 1, 1995. Over his career, Rasmussen made $3,696,000. Common misspellings of his name include Dennis denis Dennis denny dennys Lee Rasmussen.