Brian Lee Keyser (born October 31, 1966) is a retired

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. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the

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. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 19th round of the amateur draft. Keyser played his first professional season with their Class A (Short Season)

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in , and his last season with the

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' Triple-A club, the

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, in . On May 15, 1996, Keyser picked up his only major league save during a 20-8 blowout White Sox win over the Brewers. Keyser pitched the final four innings and saved the game for starter Wilson Alvarez.

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