Ed Spiezio
Edward Wayne Spiezio is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972 for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. Listed at and, he batted and threw right-handed.
Career
Spiezio spent five years with the Cardinals, being a member of the 1964 World Series and 1967 World Series championship teams, although he only played in the latter series. He also played in the 1968 World Series, which the Cardinals lost.Spiezio also collected the first hit, first home run, and scored the first run in San Diego Padres history. This took place on April 8, 1969, in the bottom of the fifth inning against Houston Astros right-hander Don Wilson.
In a nine-season career, Spiezio hit.238 with 39 home runs and 174 runs batted in, including 126 runs, 56 doubles, four triples, and 16 stolen bases in 554 games played.
Spiezio also played for four different minor-league teams in parts of five seasons spanning 1963–1972, posting a.263 average with 47 homers and 191 RBI in 383 games.
He also played for the Leones del Caracas and Tiburones de La Guaira clubs of the Venezuelan Winter League.