Florie pitched for four teams, the San Diego Padres (1994–1996), the Milwaukee Brewers (1996–1997), the Detroit Tigers (1998–1999), and the Boston Red Sox (1999–2001), and finished his career with a 20–24 record, two saves, and an ERA of 4.47.

Florie's pitch selection included a sinking fastball from the 92-93 mph range, a slider, and a changeup.

The Yankees' Ryan Thompson hit a line drive off Florie's face, causing multiple broken bones and eye damage.

[2] Florie played for the minor league Sacramento River Cats in 2002 and the Albuquerque Isotopes in 2004.

After a two-year break, Florie returned to professional baseball in 2007 playing for the Macon Music of the independent South Coast League.