Introduction
Brian Edward Barkley (born December 8, 1975) is an American physician and a former professional baseball player. The 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), 180 lb (82 kg) left-hander was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who worked in six games pitched for the Boston Red Sox in the 1998 season.
Early Life & Baseball Career
Barkley was born in Conroe, Texas and graduated from Midway High School in Waco, Texas. He was drafted by the Red Sox in the 5th round of the 1994 Major League Baseball Draft, and played his first game on May 28, 1998.
In his one-season career, Barkley posted an 0-0 record with two strikeouts, 16 hits allowed (including two home runs and nine bases on balls in 11 innings pitched).
Barkley is the grandson of Red Barkley, who played for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Bees and Brooklyn Dodgers between 1937 and 1943.
Medical Career
Brian attended the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and he graduated in 2013. He went on to do a residency in pediatrics at the Baylor Scott & White Hospital located in Temple, Texas, where he served as a chief resident in his final year. He is currently practicing in Waco.