Darcy Fast

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.

Playing career 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.

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.

Personal life Fast wrote a book, The Missing Cub, about the 1969 Chicago Cubs team. Following his baseball career, he worked as a pastor in Centralia, Washington for 30 years.