Russell Paul Springer (born November 7, 1968, in Alexandria, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Springer has been a journeyman pitcher, pitching primarily out of the bullpen, since his major league debut on April 17, 1992, with the New York Yankees. Springer has also pitched for the California Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, and Oakland Athletics.

Springer attended Louisiana State University.

Springer was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 7th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the Yankees on June 21, 1989.