Brian Fuentes is a left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

On January 8, 2009, news agencies reported that Brian Fuentes will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. He joins a bullpen which includes teammate Scot Shields and fellow closer Joe Nathan. Yahoo! Sports: Fuentes to pitch for U.S. in WBC (January 8, 2009)

Brian Christopher Fuentes was born in Merced California on August 9, 1975. After attending Merced Junior College in California, Fuentes was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 25th round of the 1995 draft. After six years as a prospect in the Mariners farm system, Fuentes made his major league debut on June 2, 2001.MLB.com: Brian Fuentes

Fuentes pitched just one season in Seattle, before the Mariners traded him along with Jose Paniagua and Dennis Stark to the Rockies for Jeff Cirillo. Fuentes has made three All-Star teams as a member of the Rockies, and was a key member of the team which reached the 2007 World Series. MLB.com: Brian Fuentes

On December 23, news agencies reported that Brian Fuentes had identified the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as his preferred destination during his free agency period. Fuentes lives in nearby Merced, California and would welcome a move to the Angels. Fuentes stated, "They're still high on my list, they always have been. It looks like they're out of the market for Teixeira. They'll draw up a new plan, and hopefully I'll be a part of it."

Several teams had expressed interest in Fuentes including the Cardinals, Tigers and Brewers.MLB.com: Fuentes reiterates interest in Angels

On December 31, 2008, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced that they had agreed with Brian Fuentes on a two year contract with an option for a third season. In 2008, Fuentes had a record of 1 win and 5 losses with 30 saves for the Colorado Rockies.MLB.com: Angels agree to terms with Brian Fuentes (December 31,2008)