BHAMBARONS Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Full Name: Michael Spidale Date of birth: 12 March, 1982 (22 yrs old) Born: Broadview, IL Lives: Broadview, IL Drafted: 2000 First Year Player Draft, 12th Round Height: 6-1 Weight: 180 LBS Bats: Right Throws: Right Nickname: Spy Career Highlights: 2002: Led Class A Kannapolis with a .291 AVG & .371 OBP, Second in Stolen bases with 37. Also didn’t commit and error in 235 Chances, was selected to South Atlantic League Mid Season All Star Team. And was named Player of the Year by the Kannapolis Rotary Club. 2003: Led Class A Winston-Salem in Triple (5) & Walks (57), Finished 3rd in Steals with 25. Spidale Recorded 5 straight Multi- hit games from April 6th to April 14th. Had 26 multi- hit Games for the season & had 2 4-RBI Games. Spidale reached base the last 18 straight games To conclude season, Including a 15 game hit streak. 2004: Led Class AA Birmingham with a .309 AVG (5th in the SL) & Hits with 148 (3rd in the SL) Also led Birmingham in walks with 61 (7th in SL). Led the Southern League in hits with 148. Recorded 5 straight Multi hit games from August 16th to August 20th. Had 45 multi- hit Games for the season & had 2 4-RBI games. Spidale scored 4 runs in a game on August 17th Vs the Carolina Mud Cats, hit first career game winning home run on July 5th @ Mobile off R.D. Sphiez. Spidale saved his best for the end of the second half reaching base 36 out the Last 37 games he played including a 12 game hit streak from August 1st to August 12th. Spidale hit an amazing .382 the final month of the year raising his season avg from .279 to .309, hit first career post season Home Run on September 9th @ Mobile off R.D. Sphiez whom Spidale picked on a lot during season. Finally Mike was named Barons MVP by the Fans which He certainly deserved. OVERALL OBERVATIONS: When Michael was placed in Leadoff role on May 1st over the struggling Ruddy Yan he Immediate became a spark plug with his hustle & unselfishness he displayed on the field. Mike filled in great in CF for the Injured Bryan Anderson making great Defensive plays. Spidale was Mr. Clutch when Barons needed him down the stretch to make there 5th Consecutive Playoff Appearance. And Finally I Believe the Spidale is a much underrated player in The White Sox’s system. Credits: 2004 Barons Media Guide. And Sports Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHAMBARONS Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Spidale started the season on the DL for whatever reason and when he returns will be on the Knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHAMBARONS Posted April 15, 2005 Author Share Posted April 15, 2005 Mike came of the DL yesterday and had a solid game for the knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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