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Dave Werkhoven's baseball legacy
Former Shepaug coach Dave Werkhoven built his own legacy after replacing Connecticut baseball legend Ted Alex.
In brief
Former Shepaug coach Dave Werkhoven built his own legacy after replacing Connecticut baseball legend Ted Alex. Dave Werkhoven won three Class S state championships after taking over Shepaug baseball following Ted Alex's death. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Dave Werkhoven replaced Ted Alex
Dave Werkhoven took over Shepaug baseball after Ted Alex died from cancer in 1984.
Werkhoven's early success
Werkhoven won his first state championship in 1987 beating Ansonia 2-1.
Three state titles
Werkhoven won three Class S state championships to Ted Alex's two.
Werkhoven's coaching style
Werkhoven taught the same code of conduct as Ted Alex: win with humility, lose with grace.
Werkhoven's record
Werkhoven finished with 342 wins and 103 losses in 20 years as head coach.
Werkhoven's legacy
Shepaug dedicated a dugout at Ted Alex Field to Werkhoven with a plaque honoring his 342 victories.
Werkhoven's death
Werkhoven died of a stroke on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at age 80.
The short version
Dave Werkhoven won three Class S state championships after taking over Shepaug baseball following Ted Alex's death.
