# Carson Spiers > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Carson_Spiers > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Carson_Spiers.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Spiers > Source revision: 1351845105 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **William Carson Spiers** (born November 11, 1997) is an American professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) in the [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds) organization. He made his [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) debut in 2023. ## Amateur career Spiers attended [Greenville High School](/source/Greenville_Senior_High_School_(Greenville,_South_Carolina)) in [Greenville, South Carolina](/source/Greenville,_South_Carolina), where he played [baseball](/source/Baseball) as a [third baseman](/source/Third_baseman) and [American football](/source/American_football) as a [quarterback](/source/Quarterback). Colleges recruited him for both sports.[1] Spiers enrolled at [Clemson University](/source/Clemson_University) and played [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) for the [Clemson Tigers](/source/Clemson_Tigers_baseball). He made three appearances as a [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) in 2017, his freshman year. The next season, he had a 2.08 [earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) (ERA) as a [middle reliever](/source/Middle_reliever). In 2018, he played [collegiate summer baseball](/source/Collegiate_summer_baseball) with the [Falmouth Commodores](/source/Falmouth_Commodores) of the [Cape Cod Baseball League](/source/Cape_Cod_Baseball_League), where he had a 0.84 ERA.[2] He became Clemson's [closer](/source/Closer_(baseball)) in 2019.[2] In his collegiate career, from 2017 to 2020, Spiers had a 7–7 [win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)), a 2.47 ERA, 19 [saves](/source/Save_(baseball)) and 103 [strikeouts](/source/Strikeout) in 109 1⁄3 [innings pitched](/source/Innings_pitched), all as a [relief pitcher](/source/Relief_pitcher).[3] ## Professional career The [Cincinnati Reds](/source/Cincinnati_Reds) signed Spiers as a [free agent](/source/Free_agent) after he went unselected in the shortened [2020 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2020_Major_League_Baseball_draft).[4] However, he did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[5] Spiers made his professional debut in 2021, spending the year split between the Single–A [Daytona Tortugas](/source/Daytona_Tortugas) and High–A [Dayton Dragons](/source/Dayton_Dragons). In 25 total games (20 starts), he registered an 8–4 record and 3.55 ERA with 130 strikeouts across 111 2⁄3 innings of work.[6] In 2022, Spiers split the season between Double–A and the Triple–A [Louisville Bats](/source/Louisville_Bats). In 27 games (23 starts) between the two affiliates, he posted a 4–6 record and 5.33 ERA with 105 strikeouts across 121 2⁄3 innings pitched.[7] After alternating as a [starting pitcher](/source/Starting_pitcher) and relief pitcher early in his career, Spiers became a full-time relief pitcher with the [Chattanooga Lookouts](/source/Chattanooga_Lookouts) of the [Double-A](/source/Double-A_(baseball)) [Southern League](/source/Southern_League_(1964%E2%80%93present)) in 2023.[8] On September 1, 2023, the Reds promoted Spiers to the major leagues as a [COVID-19](/source/COVID-19) substitute.[9] He made his MLB debut on September 3.[3] In two starts for the Reds, he allowed seven runs on ten hits and five walks with eight strikeouts in seven innings pitched. On September 10, the Reds returned Spiers to the minor leagues.[10] On September 14, the Reds selected Spiers to the [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) and promoted him to the major leagues.[11] In four total appearances for Cincinnati, he logged a 6.92 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 13 innings pitched. Spiers was optioned to Triple–A Louisville to begin the 2024 season.[12] He made 22 appearances (10 starts) for Cincinnati during the regular season, compiling a 5-7 record and 5.46 ERA with 80 strikeouts across 90 2⁄3 innings pitched.[13] Spiers made three appearances for Cincinnati to begin the 2025 campaign, struggling to an 0–2 record and 6.08 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 13 1⁄3 innings pitched. On April 20, 2025, Spiers was placed on the injured list with a right [shoulder impingement syndrome](/source/Shoulder_impingement_syndrome).[14] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 23.[15] On July 26, it was announced that Spiers had suffered a [UCL injury](/source/Ulnar_collateral_ligament_injury_of_the_elbow) during his rehabilitation, which necessitated season-ending surgery.[16] He was [designated for assignment](/source/Designated_for_assignment) by the Reds on November 18.[17] On November 21, Spiers was non-tendered by Cincinnati and became a free agent.[18] On November 24, 2025, Spiers re-signed with the Reds organization on a minor league contract.[19] ## Personal life Spiers' uncle, [Bill Spiers](/source/Bill_Spiers), played baseball for Clemson and in the major leagues.[1] His father, Michael, and grandfather, Bud, also played baseball for the Clemson Tigers, while his cousin, Will, was the [punter](/source/Punter_(gridiron_football)) for their [American football](/source/American_football) [team](/source/Clemson_Tigers_football).[2] ## References 1. ["Greenville's Carson Spiers excels in football, baseball"](https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/2015/09/24/greenville-carson-spiers-excels-football-baseball/72725258/). Greenvilleonline.com. September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2023. 1. ["Spiers poised to thrive as Clemson's closer"](https://www.goupstate.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2019/02/21/carson-spiers-poised-to-thrive-as-clemsons-closer/5882183007/). Goupstate.com. February 21, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2023. 1. ["Former Clemson Tigers baseball player makes MLB debut"](https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/09/03/former-clemson-tigers-baseball-player-makes-mlb-debut/). Foxcarolina.com. September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023. 1. ["Former Clemson pitcher Carson Spiers ready to launch career with Reds"](https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/2020/06/16/former-clemson-pitcher-carson-spiers-ready-launch-career-cincinnati-reds/3200031001/). Greenvilleonline.com. June 16, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2023. 1. ["2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled"](https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled). *mlb.com*. Retrieved March 1, 2024. 1. ["Carson Spiers - Stats - Pitching"](https://www.fangraphs.com/players/carson-spiers/27685/stats?position=P). *fangraphs.com*. Retrieved March 1, 2024. 1. ["Carson Spiers Stats & Scouting Report"](https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/8372-carson-spiers/). *baseballamerica.com*. Retrieved March 1, 2024. 1. ["Díaz struggles in 'dadgum competitor' Spiers' debut"](https://www.mlb.com/news/carson-spiers-makes-mlb-debut-alexis-diaz-struggles-vs-cubs). *MLB.com* 1. ["Reds activate Tejay Antone, call up Richardson and Spiers from minors"](https://www.redlegnation.com/2023/09/01/cincinnati-reds-activate-tejay-antone-call-up-richardson-and-spiers-from-minors/). Redleg Nation. September 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023. 1. ["Reds' Carson Spiers: Struggles in short start"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-carson-spiers-struggles-in-short-start/amp/). *cbssports.com*. Retrieved September 10, 2023. 1. ["Reds' Carson Spiers: Back in majors"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-carson-spiers-back-in-majors/). *CBS Sports*. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2025-11-15. 1. ["Reds roster cuts: Option five players to Triple-A"](https://www.redsminorleagues.com/2024/03/08/cincinnati-reds-roster-cuts-option-five-players-to-triple-a/). *redsminorleagues.com*. March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024. 1. ["Carson Spiers 2024 pitching Stats Per Game"](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/5165292/year/2024/category/pitching). *espn.com*. Retrieved September 16, 2025. 1. Sheldon, Mark (April 20, 2025). ["Spiers hits IL with nagging right shoulder injury"](https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/carson-spiers-right-shoulder-injury). MLB.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025. 1. Rosecrans, C. Trent. ["Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder’s rehab assignment paused due to oblique strain"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6378552/2025/05/23/reds-rhett-lowder-rehab-injury/). *The Athletic*. Retrieved June 5, 2025. 1. Polishuk, Mark (July 27, 2025). ["Reds' Carson Spiers To Undergo Tommy John Surgery"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/reds-carson-spiers-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved 2025-11-15. 1. ["Reds Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster, Designate Carson Spiers"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/reds-select-three-players-to-40-man-roster-designate-carson-spiers.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved November 21, 2025. 1. ["National League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/national-league-non-tenders-11-21-25.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved November 27, 2025. 1. Franco, Anthony (November 24, 2025). ["Reds Re-Sign Carson Spiers To Minor League Deal"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/reds-re-sign-carson-spiers-to-minor-league-deal.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved 2026-01-03. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Carson Spiers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Spiers) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Spiers?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.