Junior Spivey
Born: 1/28/1975 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-06-02 | Final Game: 2005-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ernest Lee Spivey
Biography
Junior Spivey was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2005. Primarily playing as a position player, Spivey appeared in 457 games over the course of his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and had a notable impact as a second baseman. Spivey achieved a respectable batting average of .270 and accumulated 419 hits, including 48 home runs and 201 RBIs, showcasing both his ability to hit for average and power. In addition to his offensive skills, he displayed speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 32 stolen bases.
Spivey’s career was highlighted by an All-Star selection, which underscored his significance during the early 2000s. He played in an era marked by dynamic offensive play and evolving player strategies, contributing to the excitement of the game during that time. Although he played for a relatively short span, his contributions to teams such as the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers left a lasting impression, as he embodied the competitive spirit of a generation of players striving to make their mark in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 1553 | 258 | 419 | 90 | 12 | 48 | 201 | 32 | 175 | 373 | 0.270 | 0.354 | 0.436 | 0.790 | 1897.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 72 | 163 | 33 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 23 | 47 | 0.258 | 115.1 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 143 | 538 | 103 | 162 | 34 | 6 | 16 | 78 | 11 | 65 | 100 | 0.301 | 1925.7 |
| 2003 | AZ | NL | 106 | 365 | 52 | 93 | 22 | 2 | 13 | 50 | 4 | 33 | 95 | 0.255 | 18.6 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 59 | 228 | 33 | 62 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 5 | 25 | 48 | 0.272 | 159.2 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 49 | 182 | 22 | 43 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 57 | 0.236 | -278.8 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 28 | 77 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 0.221 | -278.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.154 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 3 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.154 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 435 | 392 | 791 | 1087 | 44 | 227 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ARI | 2B | 66 | 39 | 96 | 104 | 3 | 27 |
| 2001 | ARI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ARI | 2B | 143 | 138 | 288 | 358 | 15 | 64 |
| 2003 | ARI | 2B | 98 | 90 | 169 | 269 | 8 | 54 |
| 2003 | ARI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIL | 2B | 58 | 58 | 111 | 177 | 11 | 41 |
| 2004 | MIL | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | MIL | 2B | 48 | 46 | 93 | 117 | 7 | 27 |
| 2005 | WAS | 2B | 22 | 21 | 34 | 62 | 0 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 435 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SLN | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $2,125,000 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $2,367,500 |
| 2003 | ARI | NL | $432,000 |
| 2002 | ARI | NL | $215,000 |
| 1999 | ARI | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,539,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City | KS | 1995, 1996 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 8.0 | 448 | 0 |