Thomas Edgar Cheney (October 14, 1934 – November 1, 2001) was a Major League Baseball player.
Cheney, a right-handed pitcher from Morgan, Georgia, played for the St.
Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators in a span of eight seasons from 1957–1966.
His living relatives include: Nephew-in-law, Greg Summerlin, Niece, Laurie Summerlin, Great Niece, Rachel Summerlin, Great Nephew, David Summerlin, Great Nephew, Thomas Summerlin.
Cheney is most notable for striking out the highest number of batters in an extra-inning game.
He did so on September 12, 1962, when as a Senator, struck out 21 Baltimore Orioles in 16 innings en route to a 2-1 victory.