Ed Spiezio

Born: 10/31/1941 in Joliet, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-07-23 | Final Game: 1972-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Wayne Spiezio

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Biography

Ed Spiezio was a professional baseball player born in 1941, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement in 1972. Primarily known as a position player, Spiezio played a total of 554 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport. His offensive contributions included 367 hits, 39 home runs, and 174 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .238. He was also known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 16 stolen bases. Spiezio's career spanned a transformative time in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant within the teams he played for, including the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox. His ability to provide reliable support in various positions on the field exemplified the multi-faceted nature of players during the late 1960s and early 1970s, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period into a more power-oriented game. Ed Spiezio remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his dedication and contributions on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
554	1544	126	367	56	4	39	174	16	135	245	0.238	0.303	0.355	0.658	-642.1

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1964	STL	NL	12	12	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	STL	NL	10	18	0	3	0	0	0	5	0	1	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	STL	NL	26	73	4	16	5	1	2	10	1	5	11	0.219	.248 (-12%)	.309 (-13%)	.376 (+6%)	.685 (-3%)	-56.5
1967	STL	NL	55	105	9	22	2	0	3	10	2	7	18	0.210	.242 (-14%)	.306 (-13%)	.357 (-12%)	.663 (-13%)	-213.7
1968	STL	NL	29	51	1	8	0	0	0	2	1	5	6	0.157	.236 (-34%)	.298 (-24%)	.340 (-54%)	.638 (-40%)	-297.2
1969	SDP	NL	121	355	29	83	9	0	13	43	1	38	64	0.234	.248 (-6%)	.320 (-2%)	.369 (avg)	.689 (-1%)	-35.2
1970	SDP	NL	110	316	45	90	18	1	12	42	4	43	42	0.285	.253 (+12%)	.325 (+15%)	.385 (+20%)	.711 (+17%)	1109.9
1971	SDP	NL	97	308	16	71	10	1	7	36	6	22	50	0.231	.249 (-8%)	.316 (-10%)	.365 (-8%)	.682 (-9%)	-524.5
1972	SDP	NL	20	29	2	4	2	0	0	4	1	1	6	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CHW	AL	74	277	20	66	10	1	2	22	0	13	43	0.238	.243 (-2%)	.310 (-11%)	.353 (-14%)	.664 (-13%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1968	WS	SLN	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
1967	WS	SLN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	404	378	316	798	60	51
OF	20	16	28	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	SLN	3B	3	3	1	7	0	0
1966	SLN	3B	19	19	14	32	6	3
1967	SLN	3B	19	16	15	35	2	4
1967	SLN	OF	7	5	9	0	0	0
1968	SLN	3B	2	1	1	4	0	0
1968	SLN	OF	11	10	19	1	0	1
1969	SDN	3B	98	92	93	198	19	10
1969	SDN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1970	SDN	3B	93	83	66	178	12	10
1971	SDN	3B	91	87	57	168	9	12
1971	SDN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	SDN	3B	5	3	2	4	0	1
1972	CHA	3B	74	74	67	172	12	11