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Transfer from the University of Hawai'i where he was a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American in 2005 ... Was named to the 2007 Wallace Watch as a contender for the Brooks Wallace Award, presented annually to the national collegiate baseball player of the year ... Two-year starter at shortstop for the Rainbows who could be converted to a first baseman at SDSU ... Played during summer 2006 for the Orleans Cardinals in the Cape Cod League ... In 2005, played summer ball for the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in the Alaska League, hitting .200 and stealing 16 bases in 26 contests ... In addition to Hawai'i, was recruited by Arizona State, Miami, Florida, Vanderbilt and Arizona out of high school.
COLLEGE
Attended the University of Hawai'i the past two years, playing there for coach Mike Trapasso ... Was primarily a shortstop, but also saw action at second base and in the DH role ... As a sophomore in 2006, batted .250 in 46 games with six doubles, 28 runs scored and 14 runs batted in ... Successful on 15-of-18 stolen bases attempts ... During his freshman year (2005), hit .307 2with 11 doubles, 45 runs scored and 21 RBI ... Stole 31-of-38 bases and was second on the squad in batting average ... Began his collegiate career with an 11-game hitting streak ... Earned Western Athletic Conference player-of-the-week honors after going 7-for-12 with seven runs scored in thee games vs. Florida State (Mar. 10-12) ... Name to the all-WAC second team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended three high schools during his prep career ... Played his final season of baseball at Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley, Calif., under coach Leon Banham ... A first-team all-state, all-CIF and all-Ivy League performer ... Named Riverside County player-of-the-year ... Batted .500 with 12 doubles, five triples, eight home runs, 29 RBI and 30 stolen bases ... Finalist for California Gatorade Player-of-the-Year award ... As a junior at the Arrowhead Christian Academy (Redlands, Calif.), earned all-state , all-county, all-CIF and all-league honors as well as being named league MVP ... Hit .587 with 15 doubles, five triples, nine homers, 32 RBI and 30 steals ... As a freshman and sophomore, played varsity baseball at Temecula Valley High (Temecula, Calif.), winning first-team honors as a sophomore ...Batted .350 with 15 doubles, 18 RBI and 11 stolen bases.
PERSONAL
Joseph M. Spiers was born Jan. 17, 1986 in San Jose, Calif. ... Son of Mike Spiers and Lilia Martinez ... Enjoys reading and running ... Favorite athlete is Padre shortstop Khalil Greene ... A political science major at SDSU
