Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dernell Stenson remembered after tragic murder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The story of Dernell Stenson, a Cincinnati Reds outfielder who made his MLB debut in August 2003, is highlighted in an episode of Investigation Discovery's ‘Game Day Murders.’ Stenson was murdered 84 days after reaching the majors, a career that showed promise when he hit.247 with three home runs in 37 games. His death in November 2003, just after he was excelling in the Arizona Fall League, shocked the baseball community. The Chattanooga Lookouts retired his number and MLB established an award in his honor after his passing.
- •Stenson debuted for the Reds on August 13, 2003.
- •He played 37 games before his death.
- •His final home run came on September 28, 2003.
- •Stenson was murdered on November 5, 2003.
- •The Lookouts retired his No. 26 after his death.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dernell Stenson Spent Years Chasing His MLB Dream. Then Just 84 Days After Making His MLB Debut, He Was Murdered at 25
"ID’s ‘Game Day Murders’ explores the tragic story of a Cincinnati Reds outfielder who finally reached the majors in 2003 after years in the minors
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