10 Facts About Russ Springer

Russell Paul Springer was born on November 7,1968 and is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.

Russ Springer pitched for the California Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, St Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, and Cincinnati Reds.

Russ Springer was a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks when they won the 2001 World Series, and was a member of the Houston Astros when they went to the World Series in 2005.

Russ Springer was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 7th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft and signed with the Yankees immediately after the draft in June 1989.

Russ Springer was involved in a May 16,2006, incident in a game between the Astros and the San Francisco Giants with Barry Bonds.

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Russ Springer was then ejected along with Astros manager Phil Garner.

Russ Springer received an ovation from Astros fans as he left the field, leading to criticism from Giants manager Felipe Alou and broadcaster Jon Miller that the ovation was in bad taste.

Russ Springer was suspended for four games and Garner one game for the incident.

Russ Springer was again signed by the Cardinals before the 2007 season.

The agreement called for Russ Springer to join the Reds' Triple-A team, the Louisville Bats, for a prep assignment prior to possibly joining the Reds.