Levale Speigner

Last updated
13 innings. Three days later, he appeared in relief and surrendered 2 runs in 2 innings, and the following day he was designated for assignment. The Nationals and the Twins worked out a deal allowing the Nationals to send Speigner to Triple-A Columbus. The Nationals gave up minor league outfielderDarnell McDonald.

Personal life

Speigner currently lives just outside of his college alma mater, (Auburn), in Opelika, Alabama, with his wife, Perri Wilson Speigner, along with their two children, Campbell and Grant, where he coaches baseball. Both in little leagues with his son, as well as at the high school level.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bud Black</span> American baseball player and manager (born 1957)

Harry Ralston "Bud" Black is an American professional baseball manager and former pitcher who is the manager of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB from 1981 through 1995, most notably for the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians. He coached the Anaheim Angels / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2000 through 2006 and managed the San Diego Padres from 2007 through 2015. He was named the National League Manager of the Year in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darnell McDonald</span> American baseball player (born 1978)

Darnell Tyrone McDonald is an American baseball commentator and former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2004 and 2013 for the Baltimore Orioles, Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boof Bonser</span> American baseball player (born 1981)

John Paul "Boof" Bonser is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, and Oakland Athletics.

Héctor Pacheco Carrasco is a Dominican former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He bats and throws right handed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luis Ayala (baseball)</span> Mexican baseball pitcher

Luis Ignacio Ayala Hernández is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Atlanta Braves. He is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and weighs 190 pounds (86 kg). He bats and throws right-handed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pat Neshek</span> American baseball player (born 1980)

Patrick John Neshek is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies. The Twins selected him in the sixth round of the 2002 MLB draft, out of Butler University. Neshek made his MLB debut for the Twins in 2006, and played for them until 2010. He was selected to his first All-Star Game in 2014, and his second in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Belisle</span> American baseball player (born 1980)

Matthew Thomas Belisle is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, Minnesota Twins, and Cleveland Indians. Belisle was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Glen Perkins</span> American baseball player (born 1983)

Glen Weston Perkins is an American former professional baseball pitcher and a television analyst. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins.

The 2007 Washington Nationals season began with the team trying to win its first National League East title since moving to Washington. During the offseason, the team replaced manager Frank Robinson with former Montreal Expos coach Manny Acta. They lost several players through free agency and trades. The most notable of those are José Guillén, Ramón Ortiz, Alfonso Soriano, and José Vidro. The Nationals signed few major league free agents. Their most experienced free agent signing was Dmitri Young. Luis Ayala, Alex Escobar, Cristian Guzmán, Nick Johnson, Michael O'Connor and John Patterson were expected to return from season-ending injuries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Blackburn</span> American baseball player

Robert Nicholas Blackburn is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins from 2007 to 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Evan Meek</span> American baseball player (born 1983)

Evan David Meek is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He is best known for giving up Derek Jeter's final hit at Yankee Stadium. He has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB) and was selected to one All-Star Game. Meek has also played for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Storen</span> American baseball player (born 1987)

Drew Patrick Storen is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, and Cincinnati Reds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fernando Abad</span> Dominican baseball pitcher (born 1985)

Fernando Antonio Abad is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, and Colorado Rockies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Barrett</span> American baseball player (born 1988)

Aaron James Barrett is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals. He made his major league debut with the Nationals in 2014, but spent four years in injury rehab and the minor leagues after Tommy John surgery in September 2015 before being called back up to the major leagues in September 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Austin Voth</span> American baseball player (born 1992)

Austin Lee Voth is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles. Voth was drafted by the Nationals in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reynaldo López</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1994)

Reynaldo Starling López Kely is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in 2016, and has also played for the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Cleveland Guardians.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryne Harper</span> American baseball player

Ryne Richard Harper is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wander Suero</span> Dominican baseball player

Wander Suero Montero is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. He won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Washington Nationals season</span> Major League Baseball team season

The 2018 Washington Nationals season was the Nationals' 14th season as the baseball franchise of Major League Baseball in the District of Columbia, the 11th season at Nationals Park, and the 50th since the original team was started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The regular season began on March 29, 2018, and ended on September 30, 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Washington Nationals season</span> Major League Baseball team season

The 2019 Washington Nationals season was the Nationals' 15th season competing as the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise representative in the District of Columbia, the 12th season at Nationals Park, and the 51st since the original team was started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The team clinched a playoff berth for the third time in four seasons on September 24. The Nationals won their first ever National League pennant on October 15, and eventually won their first World Series in franchise history on October 30, becoming the seventh Wild Card team to win the World Series. The Nationals also set all-time franchise records in home runs (231) and runs scored (873).

References

  1. Box Score, Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres, June 2, 2007
  2. Box Score, Washington Nationals vs. Minnesota Twins, June 9, 2007
  3. Barry Svrluga (June 10, 2007). "Speigner, Nats Have A Surprise: Nationals 3, Twins 1". Washington Post. p. E01.
Levale Speigner
Nationals 6.2.07 Levale Speigner.jpg
Speigner pitching for the Nationals on June 2, 2007.
Relief Pitcher
Born: (1980-09-24) September 24, 1980 (age 43)
Thomasville, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 2, 2007, for the Washington Nationals
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 2008, for the Washington Nationals