Chuck Porter
Encyclopedia
Charles William Porter (January 12, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland), is a professional baseball player who played pitcher
in the Major Leagues from 1981-1985. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers
.
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
.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in the Major Leagues from 1981-1985. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
.
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
Harold Baines
Harold Douglas Baines is a former right fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from 1980 to 2001. He is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox, the team on which he now serves as coach...
of the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
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