Bill Spiers, baseball player, 1989-2001

Bill Spiers

Born: 6/5/1966 in Orangeburg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-07 | Final Game: 2001-04-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William James Spiers

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Biography

Bill Spiers was a versatile position player who enjoyed a successful Major League Baseball career from 1989 to 2001. Born in 1966, Spiers made a significant impact on the field with a total of 1,252 games played. Over his career, he recorded 922 hits, 37 home runs, and 388 runs batted in, boasting a solid batting average of .271. Known for his speed and agility, he also tallied 97 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Spiers played during a dynamic era in baseball, which saw a shift towards a more offensive game as the sport began to embrace power hitting and increased base running. His all-around skills allowed him to adapt to various roles within the lineup, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Throughout his career, Spiers demonstrated consistency and resilience, leaving a lasting impression on the franchises he represented. His contributions to the game exemplified the qualities of a well-rounded player and highlighted the importance of adaptability in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1252 3408 477 922 158 35 37 388 97 355 496 0.271 0.341 0.370 0.711 -2492.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1989 ATL AL 114 345 44 88 9 3 4 33 10 21 63 0.255 -608.5
1990 ATL AL 112 363 44 88 15 3 2 36 11 16 45 0.242 -1230.2
1991 ATL AL 133 414 71 117 13 6 8 54 14 34 55 0.283 313.8
1992 ATL AL 12 16 2 5 2 0 0 2 1 1 4 0.312 0.0
1993 ATL AL 113 340 43 81 8 4 2 36 9 29 51 0.238 -1160.2
1994 ATL AL 73 214 27 54 10 1 0 17 7 19 42 0.252 -691.5
1995 NYN NL 63 72 5 15 2 1 0 11 0 12 15 0.208 -306.7
1996 HOU NL 122 218 27 55 10 1 6 26 7 20 34 0.252 -336.5
1997 HOU NL 132 291 51 93 27 4 4 48 10 61 42 0.320 1560.1
1998 HOU NL 123 384 66 105 27 4 4 43 11 45 62 0.273 37.5
1999 HOU NL 127 393 56 113 18 5 4 39 10 47 45 0.288 -186.0
2000 HOU NL 124 355 41 107 17 3 3 43 7 49 38 0.301 115.7
2001 HOU NL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 36 3 7 3 0 0 2 2 6 0.194

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 NLDS1 HOU 4 11 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.273
1998 NLDS2 HOU 4 14 2 4 3 0 0 1 1 3 0.286
1997 NLDS2 HOU 3 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 8 88 3 1 11
2B 168 125 289 347 16 75
3B 441 298 237 709 53 56
OF 53 27 51 2 1 0
SS 446 380 638 1165 56 285

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 ML4 1B 2 1 10 0 1 3
1989 ML4 2B 4 1 6 11 0 1
1989 ML4 3B 12 10 10 20 4 1
1989 ML4 SS 89 78 138 264 16 57
1990 ML4 SS 111 104 159 326 12 72
1991 ML4 SS 128 125 201 345 17 93
1991 ML4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1992 ML4 2B 4 1 5 5 0 0
1992 ML4 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1992 ML4 SS 5 1 1 1 0 0
1993 ML4 2B 104 92 209 226 13 53
1993 ML4 SS 4 1 1 4 0 2
1993 ML4 OF 7 1 3 1 0 0
1994 ML4 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1994 ML4 3B 35 24 22 50 4 4
1994 ML4 SS 35 22 48 79 4 23
1994 ML4 OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1995 NYN 2B 6 1 4 12 0 1
1995 NYN 3B 11 6 9 18 7 2
1996 HOU 1B 4 0 9 1 0 2
1996 HOU 2B 7 2 7 4 0 2
1996 HOU 3B 77 38 22 94 5 9
1996 HOU SS 4 4 3 9 0 1
1996 HOU OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1997 HOU 1B 8 4 32 1 0 5
1997 HOU 2B 4 2 3 13 0 3
1997 HOU 3B 84 48 44 129 12 12
1997 HOU SS 28 13 25 57 6 12
1998 HOU 1B 7 3 34 1 0 1
1998 HOU 2B 9 5 10 13 1 2
1998 HOU 3B 99 81 57 170 8 9
1998 HOU SS 2 0 0 0 0 0
1999 HOU 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1999 HOU 2B 4 2 5 10 0 0
1999 HOU 3B 71 55 40 143 8 11
1999 HOU SS 13 9 22 23 0 7
1999 HOU OF 31 25 40 0 1 0
2000 HOU 2B 26 19 40 53 2 13
2000 HOU 3B 51 36 33 85 5 8
2000 HOU SS 27 23 40 57 1 18
2000 HOU OF 10 1 5 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 23
Second Base 167
Third Base 440
Shortstop 447
Left Field 33
Center Field 11
Right Field 20
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 HOU NL $1,700,000
2000 HOU NL $1,700,000
1999 HOU NL $1,600,000
1998 HOU NL $1,600,000
1997 HOU NL $600,000
1996 HOU NL $400,000
1995 NYN NL $425,000
1994 ML4 AL $450,000
1993 ML4 AL $750,000
1992 ML4 AL $750,000
1991 ML4 AL $250,000
1990 ML4 AL $135,000
1989 ML4 AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $10,428,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1985, 1986, 1987