Junior Spivey
| AB | 1553 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .27 |
| OBP | .354 |
| SLG | .436 |
| HR | 48 |
- Full name Ernest Lee Spivey
- Born 01/28/1975 in Oklahoma City, OK
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Cowley CC
- Debut 06/02/2001
- Drafted in the 36th round (1,085th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 1996.
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This could finally be the breakout year for Spivey, who has played in just 78 games over the past two years because of left hand and right hamstring injuries. Despite his injuries, the Diamondbacks think enough of him that they kept him on the 40-man roster. He's one of the top five athletes in the organization, and the team was encouraged with his play this winter in the Mexican Pacific League. A healthy Spivey could give the team options down the road because he can play second or shortstop adequately. He probably will play second in Triple-A this year while Alex Cintron polishes his skills at shortstop. The organization would love to see Spivey regain the consistency he possessed in 1998, his last injury-free season. He doesn't have much power, but he has plenty of leadoff skills. At one time, the Diamondbacks touted Spivey and Danny Klassen as their keystone combination of the future. Klassen has reached the majors and Spivey definitely has the skills to join him, provided he stays healthy.
