Brian Patrick Abraham is the bullpen catcher for the Boston Red Sox. Additionally, he hurls batting practice and assist the coaching staff with video and statistical reports, focusing his interest on the relief pitchers. Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Abraham attended College of the Holy Cross, where he served as the catcher for the Holy Cross Crusaders during his first three years in college. He considered going to law school when he finished up at Holy Cross, as his father, Stephen Abraham, is a lawyer. When he was a junior, Abraham had a commercial real estate internship and lived in the nearby town of Lexington. He then received an offer to play professional baseball in Germany, but the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays at the time, J. P. Ricciardi, made him a substantial offer to join them. Ricciardi grew up with Abraham's family, while Brian's uncle, Dave Abraham, was a long time trainer with the Blue Jays. Abraham joined the Blue Jays in 2007, working for them as advance scouting and video coordinator through the 2012 season. 

December 20th, 1984 (Age 40)