# Dave Werkhoven's baseball legacy

> Former Shepaug coach Dave Werkhoven built his own legacy after replacing Connecticut baseball legend Ted Alex.
- Title: Dave Werkhoven's baseball legacy · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Former Shepaug coach Dave Werkhoven built his own legacy after replacing Connecticut baseball legend Ted Alex.
- Keywords: shepaug baseball, ted alex, dave werkhooven, connecticut, baseball coach, state championships, berkshire league, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/replaced-connecticut-baseball-legend-then-205213002.html
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:52:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shepaug baseball, ted alex, dave werkhooven, connecticut, baseball coach, state championships, berkshire league, 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.
## Key takeaway

Dave Werkhoven won three Class S state championships after taking over Shepaug baseball following Ted Alex's death.