Chris Howard (pitcher)


Christian Hugh Howard is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played from 1993 through 1995 for the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers of the Major League Baseball. Listed at 6' 0", 185 lb., he batted right-handed and threw left-handed.

Career

He 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.
In a three-season major league career, Howard posted a 2-0 record with a 3.13 ERA and one save in 44 appearances, including six games finished, 25 strikeouts, 16 walks, and 46.0 innings of work. His one save came as a Red Sox pitcher on August 6, 1994 during the front end of a doubleheader against the Indians. He pitched 4 innings, letting up only 1 hit and one unearned run. He preserved the win for Aaron Sele.