Brian O'Connor (pitcher)

Brian O'Connor
Pitcher
Born: January 4, 1977
Cincinnati, Ohio
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 13, 2000 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 2000 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Career statistics
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 5.11
Strikeouts 7
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Brian M. O'Connor (born January 4, 1977) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher who played during one season at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was drafted by the Pirates in the 11th round of the 1995 amateur draft. O'Connor played his first professional season in 1995 with their Rookie league Gulf Coast Pirates and his last season with the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A Richmond Braves in 2006.

High school career

O'Connor attended Reading High School in Reading, Ohio. In his senior season, his ERA was 0.87 and he recorded 110 strikeouts in 55 innings pitched. He was voted 1st team all-city in 1995.

Professional career

Although his major league career was limited to just six games, O'Connor pitched twelve professional seasons. He ended his playing career with 70 wins and 932 strikeouts over 1,226 innings pitched, mostly accumulated in the minor leagues. He played for the following organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates (1995–2002), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003), Atlanta Braves (2005–2006).

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