Brent Schoening

Edward Brent Schoening

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 184 lb.
• School Auburn University
• High School Columbus High School
• Born April 7, 1978 in Baton Rouge, LA USA
• Died August 16, 2009 in Houston, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Brent Schoening played in the Minnesota Twins system from 1999 to 2005. Though he spent two full seasons at Triple-A, he never ascended to the majors.

He was initially taken by the Baltimore Orioles in the 7th round of the 1996 amateur draft, a couple picks after pitcher Scott Mullen, but opted not to sign. He did sign after being taken by the Twins in the 5th round of the 1999 amateur draft, a couple picks ahead of infielder Ken Harvey.

He began his career with a 2.45 ERA in 11 innings for the Quad Cities River Bandits in 1999 and a 6-4 record and 3.04 mark in 14 starts between the GCL Twins and Fort Myers Miracle in 2000. After slipping to 7-15, 5.37 in 2001 and 3-3, 5.52 in 2002, he rebounded to go 12-6 with a 3.98 ERA in 26 starts for the New Britain Rock Cats in 2003. He joined the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings in 2004, going 4-8 with a 4.56 mark in 44 games (8 starts). He returned to the club in 2005, going 2-4 with a 6.05 ERA in 35 games (4 starts) to wrap up his career.

Overall, Schoening went 34-41 with a 4.52 ERA in 179 games (86 starts). In 601 innings, he allowed 611 hits and 225 walks (1.391 WHIP), while striking out 484 batters.

He died at 31 from leukemia.

Further Reading

• Former Auburn pitcher Brent Schoening dies