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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
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record3–1
Earned run average3.14
Strikeouts37
Teams

Spencer Bivens (born June 28, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Amateur career

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Bivens played high school baseball at State College Area High School in his hometown of State College, Pennsylvania.[1] After graduating, Bivens enrolled in Louisburg College, pitching to a 3.14 ERA as a sophomore in 2014.[1] He transferred to Pennsylvania State University in 2015, his dream school from growing up.[1][2] Before he could pitch for their baseball team, he failed a drug test, causing him to lose his spot on the team.[2] Two years later he transferred to Rogers State University.[2][1] Bivens would pitch the next two seasons for the team, recording a 3.21 ERA in 27 appearances.[1] Following the conclusion of his senior season, he played for a time with the Lemont Ducks of the Centre County Baseball League, an amateur league near State College.[2]

Professional career

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Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge

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Bivens was not selected in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, and signed with the Lions de Savigny-sur-Orge [fr] of the Division Élite, a French independent league. In 75 innings pitched, he recorded a 2.51 ERA.[2]

Steel City Slammin' Sammies

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On February 18, 2020, Bivens signed with the Kotlářka Praha of the Czech Baseball Extraliga. However, he was unable to play for the team after their season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Bivens later signed with the Steel City Slammin' Sammies of the newly–formed Washington League. In 6 games (3 starts), he posted a 3–2 record and 3.74 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 21+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4]

Washington Wild Things

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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+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 7, 2021, Bivens was released by the Wild Things.[6]

West Virginia Power

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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

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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+1⁄3 innings pitched. In 2022, Bivens made three scoreless appearances for the Honey Hunters, striking out nine across 6+2⁄3 innings.[9]

San Francisco Giants

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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+1⁄3 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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  1. ^ a b c d e "Spencer Bivens". Rogers State Hillcats Baseball. Rogers State University Athletics. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Giants prospect Spencer Bivens' long trek from France to the brink of MLB". nytimes.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kotlářka přovádí Američana Bivense". milujeme-baseball.cz. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Spencer Bivens College, Independent, Fall, Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "State College Native Spencer Bivens Inks Deal For 2021". washingtonwildthings.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "2021 Transactions". frontierleague.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "2021 West Virginia Power/Charleston Dirty Birds Statistics". statscrew.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Spencer Bivens Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "SF Giants officially extend camp invite to former undrafted free agent". aroundthefoghorn.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Former Hillcat Spencer Bivens Signed To Minor League Contract With San Francisco Giants". rsuhillcats.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Spencer Bivens Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Richmond Flying Squirrel flew around the world to play ball: 'People said you're dumb for doing this'". wtvr.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Guardado, Maria (March 5, 2024). "Giants invite prospect Spencer Bivens to Spring Training camp". MLB.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  14. ^ "Spencer Bivens - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "Dominant May Leads Bivens to PCL Pitcher of Month Honor". milb.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  16. ^ "Giants Place Kyle Harrison On 15-Day IL With Ankle Sprain". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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