Chuck Porter (baseball)

Chuck Porter
Porter pitching for Clemson in 1977
Pitcher
Born: (1955-01-12) January 12, 1955
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 14, 1981, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
October 6, 1985, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 13–13
Earned run average 4.14
Strikeouts 136
Innings pitched 237
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Threw a six-hit shutout against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 6, 1983

Charles William Porter (born January 12, 1956), is an American former professional baseball player, a pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1981 to 1985 for the Milwaukee Brewers. Prior to turning professional, Porter played for the Clemson Tigers, where he was named ACC Player of the Year in 1976.

Porter is notable for giving up the home run that ended the longest game in MLB history on May 9, 1984. It was hit by Harold Baines of the Chicago White Sox.


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