Chad Spann
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| Born: | October 25, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Americus, Georgia |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2002: 5th Round |
| College: | None |
| High School: | Southland Academy |
| ETA: | 2008 |
Chad Spann (born October 25, 1983 in Americus, Georgia) was drafted in the fifth round of the 2002 amateur draft by the Boston Red Sox. Chad is currently the starting third baseman for the Pawtucket Red Sox.
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Career Overview
2003 was Spann's first full season in the minors. He appeared in 116 games, getting 414 at-bats. He hit .312 with a .792 OPS and was named Augusta player of the year.
Chad started 2004 with Single-A Sarasota and compiled a 9-game hitting streak before landing on the disabled list on May 19 with a knee injury. He returned to Sarasota on July 29 after 7 rehab games for the Gulf Coast Red Sox.
During 2005 at Wilmington, Spann played in 111 games getting 400 at-bats. He hit .248 with a .745 OPS. Spann finished the season in Portland playing in 9 games while hitting .207 with a .557 OPS. The highlight in Portland came during the 2005 Postseason when Spann hit a walkoff grand slam in game one of the 2005 Eastern League Northern Division Championship against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees).
Spann spent 2006 in Portland. In 99 games for the Sea Dogs, Chad tied for fifth in the Eastern League with a .294 batting average and tied for seventh with 28 doubles. He also added 10 home runs, 50 RBI and 53 runs scored, with a composite batting line of .294/.361/.472. Chad's season was brought to a premature end on August 4 when he was placed on the disabled list with a left ankle injury sustained while running the bases. He returned from his ankle injury in the fall to play for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League, batting .268 (22-for-82) with 5 doubles, a triple and 1 home run in 21 games.
Starting 2007 at Pawtucket, Chad has struggled through his first 34 games, hitting .221/.286/.295 (.581 OPS) with 5 extra base hits, 10 walks and 40 strikeouts in 122 at-bats.
Awards
- 2003 Augusta Player of the Year.
- 2003 South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star.
- Eastern League Pitcher of the Week (May 29 - June 4 2006).
- 2006 Eastern League All-Star.
Scouting Report
From Sox Prospects: "Blew away expectations in 2003. Spann is very athletic, has great bat speed, patience, and pitch recognition, with the potential for more power which has yet to show. He has a decent glove as well as good speed. Keeps a very consistent routine and makes adjustments well. Should move through the organization quickly if he continues to retain his 2003 form."
External Links
- Chad Spann - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
