Christian Hugh Howard (born November 18, 1965) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during 1993–1995 with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 185 pounds (84 kg), he threw left-handed and batted right-handed.
| Chris Howard | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 18, 1965 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 21, 1993, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 20, 1995, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.13 |
| Strikeouts | 25 |
| Teams | |
Career
editHoward played college baseball at the University of Miami. In 1985, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1] He was initially selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the January 1985 MLB draft, but did not sign.[2] He was later selected by the New York Yankees in the 1986 MLB draft.[2] He was in the Yankees organization until May 1990, when he was released. He then signed with the Cleveland Indians organization, but was released the following month.[2] In January 1991, Howard signed with the Chicago White Sox organization.[2]
In a three-season major-league career, 1993–1995, Howard posted a 2–0 record with a 3.13 earned run average (ERA) and one save in 44 appearances, including six games finished, 25 strikeouts, 16 walks, and 46 innings pitched.[2] His one save came as a member of the Boston Red Sox on August 6, 1994, during the front end of a doubleheader against Cleveland—Howard pitched four innings, allowing one hit and one unearned run while preserving the win for Aaron Sele.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Chris Howard". Retrosheet. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox 8, Cleveland Indians 4 (1)". Retrosheet. August 6, 1994. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Venezuelan Professional Baseball League statistics
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