Darcy Fast Explained

Darcy Fast
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:10 March 1947
Birth Place:Dallas, Oregon
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 15
Debutyear:1968
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:August 28
Finalyear:1968
Finalteam:Chicago Cubs
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–1
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.40
Stat3label:Innings pitched
Stat3value:10
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Darcy Rae Fast (born March 10, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player, a left-handed pitcher in the Major Leagues in 1968 for the Chicago Cubs.

Fast's only MLB decision was on July 4, 1968, pitching in relief in the second game of a doubleheader when the Cubs hosted the Philadelphia Phillies. Surrendering 4 runs in 3 innings of work, he was the losing pitcher in the 7–4 loss.[1]

Fast appeared in eight MLB games for the Cubs, and struck out ten batters in ten innings pitched. He also walked eight and gave up six earned runs and eight hits. His professional career lasted four seasons, from 1967–70.

Fast worked as a pastor for 30 years following his baseball career.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jul 4, 1968, Phillies at Cubs Box Score and Play by Play. baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. July 24, 2015. July 4, 1968.