Scott Spiezio, baseball player, 119 home runs, 1996-2007

Scott Spiezio

Born: 9/21/1972 in Joliet, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-14 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Scott Edward Spiezio

Biography

Scott Spiezio was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2007. Born in 1972, Spiezio played in a total of 1,274 games across his career, showcasing his ability to contribute to multiple teams in various roles. He recorded 996 hits, which included 119 home runs and 549 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .255. Known for his solid offensive contributions, Spiezio also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 33 stolen bases. Spiezio's career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by increasing offensive output and the emergence of player specialization. His adaptability allowed him to play multiple positions effectively, making him a valuable asset to teams such as the Anaheim Angels, where he was part of the 2002 World Series championship squad. Spiezio's blend of power and contact hitting, coupled with his ability to perform in clutch situations, cemented his legacy as a dependable player during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1274 3899 517 996 225 27 119 549 33 412 594 0.255 0.329 0.419 0.747 -1603.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 81 14 23 5 3 3 25 13 10 0.284

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLDS2 SLN 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.200
2006 WS SLN 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
2006 NLCS SLN 6 17 3 4 1 2 0 5 2 5 0.235
2002 ALDS1 ANA 4 15 2 6 1 0 1 6 2 1 0.400
2002 ALCS ANA 5 17 5 6 2 0 1 5 2 1 0.353
2002 WS ANA 7 23 3 6 1 1 1 8 6 1 0.261

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 469 369 3222 224 14 276
2B 317 289 551 880 24 197
3B 271 191 167 365 31 43
OF 101 59 94 1 2 0
P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 469
Second Base 317
Third Base 271
Left Field 67
Right Field 34
Designated Hitter 99

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2003 Player of the Week Week of 2003-05-17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 SLN NL $2,100,000
2005 SEA AL $3,166,667
2004 SEA AL $2,566,667
2003 ANA AL $4,250,000
2002 ANA AL $2,275,000
2001 ANA AL $1,125,000
2000 ANA AL $600,000
1999 OAK AL $260,000
1998 OAK AL $205,000
1997 OAK AL $151,000
Total Career Earnings $16,699,334

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1991, 1992, 1993