Chris Howard

Christian Hugh Howard (born November 18, 1965) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during 1993–1995 with the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers. Listed at and , he threw left-handed and batted right-handed.

Career Howard played college baseball at the University of Miami. In 1985, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was initially selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the January 1985 MLB draft, but did not sign. His one save came as a member of the Boston Red Sox on August 6, 1994, during the front end of a doubleheader against Cleveland—Howard pitched four innings, allowing one hit and one unearned run while preserving the win for Aaron Sele.