Chris Howard
Born: 11/18/1965 in Lynn, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-21 | Final Game: 1995-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Christian Howard
Biography
Chris Howard, born in 1965, was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1995. Over the course of his brief career, Howard established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.13. He demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 25 strikeouts, while also contributing to his team's success with one save.
Howard's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was witnessing the early stages of offensive explosion and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitching. Though he did not achieve the longevity of some of his contemporaries, Howard's solid performance in his limited appearances highlighted his potential and the competitive nature of pitchers in the mid-1990s. His contributions on the mound, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the dedication and skill that characterized many players of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.0 | 40 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 3.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.7 | 35 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 3.63 | -56.3 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | P | 37 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $130,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus | Miami | FL | 1984, 1985 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1986 |