Junior Spivey, baseball player, 2001-2005

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

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

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