Spencer Bivens

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21+23 innings pitched. [4]

Washington Wild Things

On October 13, 2020, Bivens signed with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League. [5] In nine appearances for Washington, he struggled to a 7.24 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 13+23 innings pitched. On July 7, 2021, Bivens was released by the Wild Things. [6]

West Virginia Power

On July 8, 2021, Bivens signed with the West Virginia Power of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In three contests, he posted a 10.50 ERA with seven strikeouts across six innings of work. [7]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On July 19, 2021, Bivens was traded to the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for Alexis Candelario. [8] In 14 starts for Gastonia, he compiled a 4–8 record and 7.26 ERA with 62 strikeouts across 74+13 innings pitched. In 2022, Bivens made three scoreless appearances for the Honey Hunters, striking out nine across 6+23 innings. [9]

San Francisco Giants

On May 25, 2022, Bivens signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization. [10] He split the remainder of the season between the Single–A San Jose Giants and Triple–A Sacramento River Cats. In 27 appearances for the two affiliates, Bivens accumulated a 3.95 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 43+13 innings. [11]

Bivens began the 2023 season with the High–A Eugene Emeralds, and was promoted to the Double–A Richmond Flying Squirrels after six games. In 27 appearances for Richmond, he registered a 5–4 record and 3.69 ERA with 72 strikeouts across 78 innings pitched. [12]

Bivens was invited to major league spring training in 2024. [13] He began the year with Triple–A Sacramento, recording a 2.81 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 8 saves across 21 games. [14] Bivens was named the Pacific Coast League pitcher of the month for the month of May. [15]

On June 16, 2024, Bivens was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [16]

References

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  12. "Richmond Flying Squirrel flew around the world to play ball: 'People said you're dumb for doing this'". wtvr.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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Spencer Bivens
San Francisco Giants – No. 76
Pitcher
Born: (1994-06-28) June 28, 1994 (age 30)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2024, for the San Francisco Giants