Craig Douglas Caskey (born December 11, 1949) is a former

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. Caskey played for the

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Career

Caskey attended

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and the

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. He was drafted four times, first by the Houston Astros in the 1969 January Draft. He did not sign. In 1971, the

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selected Caskey in the 10th round of the draft. He again did not sign. In 1972, he was drafted twice, first in the January draft by the California Angels, then in the first round of the June Secondary draft by the

. He signed with Montreal and played for both the

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and the Jamestown Falcons in 1972. He began the 1973 season with the

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of the International League. He was called up to the major leagues in July, and made his debut on July 19. Montreal faced the Cincinnati Reds at

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, the Expos' starting pitcher in the game pitched only 2.1 innings, and Caskey relieved him. He pitched 4.2 innings, faced 16 hitters, and allowed only one

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and one base on balls. He also recorded a strikeout. The Reds won the game 3–2. Caskey would pitch in nine major league games in 1973, finishing with a 5.65

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, six strikeouts, and four walks in 14⅓ innings pitched. He also had one at bat, recording a sacrifice bunt, and a run scored. Caskey pitched for the

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in 1974, and would pitch in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 1975.

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