Brian Boehringer is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on January 8, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he played college baseball.
Boehringer was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 4th round of the 1991 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 1995 and played for them until 1997. During his time with the Yankees, Boehringer was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a 4.08 ERA in 105 appearances.
In 1998, Boehringer signed with the San Diego Padres as a free agent. He spent two seasons with the Padres, pitching in both relief and as a starter. In 1999, he had his best season, posting a 3.99 ERA in 29 games (16 starts).
After his time with the Padres, Boehringer played for several other teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Kansas City Royals, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was primarily used as a relief pitcher during this time and had mixed success.
Boehringer's final season in the MLB was in 2004, when he played for the Cincinnati Reds. He appeared in 27 games for the Reds, posting a 5.40 ERA.
Overall, Boehringer had a solid career as a relief pitcher in the MLB. He appeared in 321 games over 10 seasons, posting a 4.36 ERA and 17 saves. While he was never a star player, he was a reliable arm out of the bullpen for several teams and played an important role in their success.
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