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Scott Spiezio

Atlanta Braves

1972/09/21 37

6-2 215

Joliet, IL

B / R

12

the Oakland Athletics in 1993 (6th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2007 Cardinals 81 223 31 60 14 0 4 31 27 40 0 1 .269 .354 .386

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • He's an aggressive hitter, with a solid mind for the game and the drive to win. He's also a good base-runner.
Flaws
  • As a switch-hitter, he struggles for average against righties. He's not at all reliable with runners in scoring position.
Career Potential
  • Occasional regular will settle into a utility role.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 12, 2008 Released by the Atlanta Braves.
March 31, 2008 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.
February 27, 2008 Released by the St. Louis Cardinals.
September 14, 2007 Missed 36 games (restricted list).
August 9, 2007 Restricted list, day-to-day.
July 29, 2007 Missed 14 games (left index finger).
July 15, 2007 Left index finger, 15-day DL.
July 6, 2007 Missed 8 games (left index finger).
June 29, 2007 Left index finger, day-to-day.
April 10, 2007 Missed 1 game (illness).
April 9, 2007 Illness, day-to-day.
April 6, 2007 Missed 1 game (back injury).
April 4, 2007 Back injury, day-to-day.
November 16, 2006 Re-signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a two-year contract.
October 31, 2006 Filed for free agency.
June 6, 2006 Missed 7 games (upper respiratory infection).
May 30, 2006 Upper respiratory infection, day-to-day.
April 3, 2006 Contract purchased from the minors.
February 18, 2006 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor league contract.
August 20, 2005 Released by the Seattle Mariners.
July 1, 2005 Missed 63 games (left oblique muscle strain).
April 20, 2005 Left oblique muscle strain, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 19th).
April 17, 2004 Missed 10 games (strained back).
April 3, 2004 Strained back, 15-day DL.
December 15, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Seattle Mariners to a three-year contract.
October 29, 2003 Filed for free agency.
January 15, 2003 Re-signed by the Angels of Anaheim to a one-year contract.
March 29, 2002 Suspension reduced to five games.
March 16, 2002 Suspended by the MLB for six games for his role in a spring training brawl.
January 29, 2002 Re-signed by the Anaheim Angels to a one-year contract.

Trades

March 31, 2008 Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.
February 18, 2006 Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor league contract.
December 15, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Seattle Mariners.
January 11, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Angels of Anaheim.
June 3, 1993 Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 6th round in 1993.

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