Brian Bark
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Brian Stuart Bark is a former relief pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played for the Boston Red Sox
in the 1995
season. Bark batted and threw left handed. He played for Randallstown High School
and North Carolina State University
. He is Jewish.http://books.google.com/books?id=Xcfef_d2es4C&pg=PA97&dq=%22brian+bark%22+baseball++jewish&hl=en&ei=9U9HTpfjKo3UgAe31oXIBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22brian%20bark%22%20baseball%20%20jewish&f=false
in the 28th round of the 1989 amateur draft
, but did not sign. Bark was then drafted by the Atlanta Braves
in the 12th round of the 1990 amateur draft
.
In 1992, pitching for two teams in the minor leagues, Bark was 6–2 with a 3.25 ERA.
On June 1, 1995, Bark was released by the Braves, but signed with the Boston Red Sox
four days later.
In 1995, Bark posted a 0–0 record for the Red Sox with a 0.00 ERA
in 2-2/3 scoreless innings pitched
over three appearances.
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
in the 1995
1995 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians ; Tom Glavine, MVP*All-Star Game, July 11 at The Ballpark in Arlington: National League, 3-2; Jeff Conine, MVP-Other champions:...
season. Bark batted and threw left handed. He played for Randallstown High School
Randallstown High School
Randallstown High School is a public high school located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It serves students in the Randallstown, Woodlawn, and Owings Mills areas. It is a part of Baltimore County Public Schools...
and North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
. He is Jewish.http://books.google.com/books?id=Xcfef_d2es4C&pg=PA97&dq=%22brian+bark%22+baseball++jewish&hl=en&ei=9U9HTpfjKo3UgAe31oXIBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22brian%20bark%22%20baseball%20%20jewish&f=false
Baseball career
Bark was first drafted by the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
in the 28th round of the 1989 amateur draft
1989 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1989 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental first round selections:-External links:*...
, but did not sign. Bark was then drafted by the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
in the 12th round of the 1990 amateur draft
1990 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1990 Major League Baseball draft.-Background:The draft went a record 101 rounds, surpassing 1989's total of 88, and included a record 1,487 selections. The Astros led all clubs with 100 selections. Seattle was second with 75,...
.
In 1992, pitching for two teams in the minor leagues, Bark was 6–2 with a 3.25 ERA.
On June 1, 1995, Bark was released by the Braves, but signed with the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
four days later.
In 1995, Bark posted a 0–0 record for the Red Sox with a 0.00 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
in 2-2/3 scoreless innings pitched
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
over three appearances.