Levale Speigner
Born: 9/24/1980 in Thomasville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2008-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jimmy Levale Speigner
Biography
Levale Speigner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008. Born in 1980, Speigner made his debut with the Washington Nationals, where he showcased his talents during a period of transition for the franchise. His career statistics included a win-loss record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.19, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound. Over the course of his brief MLB career, he recorded 20 strikeouts and did not earn any saves.
Speigner's playing style was characterized by a determination to succeed despite the difficulties often encountered by pitchers in the league. His time in the majors came during an era marked by the increasing emphasis on offensive production, which presented unique challenges for pitchers. Although his career numbers may not fully represent his potential, Speigner contributed to the teams he played for and remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. After retiring from professional play, he left behind a legacy as a competitor who experienced the highs and lows of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 71 | 49 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 9.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 2 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 58 | 39 | 23 | 19 | 8.78 | -848.4 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WAS | P | 19 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | WAS | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WAS | NL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $380,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |