Dave Bakenhaster

David Lee Bakenhaster

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 168 lb.
• High School Dublin (OH) High School
• Debut June 20, 1964
• Final Game June 20, 1964
• Born March 5, 1945 in Columbus, OH USA
• Died July 30, 2014 in Galena, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Dave Bakenhaster played one game in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964. Two years later, on June 14, 1966, he was the starting pitcher for the St. Petersburg Cardinals in a game against the Miami Marlins that turned out to be the longest in organized baseball history (at the time). He gave up 2 runs in 9 innings, but was long gone by the time the Cardinals lost the game, 4-3, after 29 innings; the game having lasted until the early hours the next day.

Related Sites

• Dave Bakenhaster at the SABR Bio Project