Carson Spiers, a former Clemson Tigers pitcher, recently had an impressive outing against Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Spiers pitched 3 1/3 innings of solid relief in a game where the Cincinnati Reds emerged victorious with a score of 4-1. During his time on the mound, Spiers managed to strike out three batters, including Ohtani. This victory helped the Reds complete a three-game sweep of the Dodgers.
On Sunday, Spiers showcased his skills in his fourth relief appearance of the season. The 26-year-old right-hander boasts a 3.29 ERA with eight strikeouts and three walks in 13 2/3 innings of gameplay. Spiers made his MLB debut with the Reds in 2023, appearing in four games, two of which were starts. Despite finishing the season with a 0-1 record and a 6.92 ERA in 13 innings, Spiers continues to show promise and potential in the league.
Hailing from South Carolina, Spiers attended Greenville High School before joining the Clemson Tigers in 2017. Throughout his four years at Clemson, he accumulated impressive stats, going 7-7 with a 2.47 ERA and 19 saves in 109
