Brian Barkley
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Brian Barkley
| Born: | December 8, 1975 |
| Birthplace: | Conroe, Texas |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1994: 5th Round (131st pick) by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Okaloosa-Walton College |
| High School: | Midway High School (TX) |
| Other Teams: | None |
| Years with Boston: | 1998 |
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Overall Career
Brian Edward Barkley (born December 8, 1975 in Conroe, Texas) wore the number 59 for the Boston Red Sox as a left-handed relief pitcher during the 1998 season. He was signed by the Sox on June 10, 1994 after being drafted in the 5th round (131st pick). In a short-lived career, Barkley compiled a 0-0 record over 6 games with 11 innings pitched and a 9.82 ERA.
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Barkley's Moment in the Sun
- June 2, 1998: Barkely helped starter Steve Avery get the win over future Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter by pitching two scoreless innings innings to end the game, forcing Jose Canseco to pop into foul territory.
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Trivia
- He is the grandson of Red Barkley, who played for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Bees and Brooklyn Dodgers between 1937 and 1943.
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Transactions
- June 10, 1994: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 5th round (131st pick) of the 1994 Amateur Draft.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
