Russ Springer

Russ Springer is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Russell Paul Springer was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, on November 7, 1968. He attended Grant High School. He continued his education at Louisiana State University. In 1989, Springer was selected by the New York Yankees in the 7th round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Russ Springer

On April 17, 1992, Springer made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees. In his first season, he appeared in 14 games and compiled a 6.19 earned run average. In 1992, he was traded to the California Angels. He has since played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. In 2007, he compiled a record of eight wins and one loss with an earned run average of 2.18 in 76 games.MLB.com: Russ Springer

• November 7, 1968: Born
• 1989: Drafted by New York Yankees
• 1992: Debuted with New York Yankees
• 1992: Traded to California Angels
• 1995: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies
• 1996: Signed by Houston Astros
• 1997: Drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks
• 1998: Traded to Atlanta Braves
• 1999: Signed by Arizona Diamondbacks
• 2002: Signed by St. Louis Cardinals
• 2004: Signed by Houston Astros
• 2006: Signed by St. Louis Cardinals

• Mahalo's Guide to the St. Louis Cardinals
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-4
  • Weight: 225
  • Rookie Year: 1992