Scott Spiezio

Scott Edward Spiezio
(Speez)

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
• School University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• High School Morris Community High School
• Debut September 14, 1996
• Final Game September 30, 2007
• Born September 21, 1972 in Joliet, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Scott Spiezio was released by the St. Louis Cardinals in February of 2008 following a bad year from a legal and character standpoint. He had missed over a month of the 2007 season while being treated for a substance abuse problem. On December 30th, he had been in a car crash and was charged with six counts. He pleaded guilty in April and was given three years probation, court-mandated participation in an alcohol rehabilitation program and 80 hours of community service.

He is the son of Ed Spiezio. Another relative - Mickey Spiezio - was a professional bowler. Scott hit .320/~.346/.560 as the third baseman for Team USA in the 1990 World Junior Championship.

He sang in a band called Sandfrog.

Further Reading

• Anthony Castrovince: "How a WS-winning father and son found their way back to each other", mlb.com, June 17, 2023. [1]

Notable Achievements

• Won two World Series with the Anaheim Angels (2002) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2006)