Pelican Training Academy Hires Ace
June 19, 2009 - American Association (AA)
Pensacola Pelicans News Release
The Pelican Training Academy has reached an agreement with former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Spooneybarger. "The Pelicans Training Academy is excited and fortunate to add such a quality instructor to our staff," said Pelicans Training Academy Manager Bubba Griffith. "Tim has played at the highest level and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our local athletes. Tim will offer individual lessons, group lessons and team lessons. Spooneybarger was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 29th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft and spent three seasons in the minors before making his major league debut with the Braves on September 5, 2001. Spooneybarger spent most of the 2002 season in the majors recording a 2.63 ERA in 51 games for the Braves. On November 18, 2002, Spooneybarger was traded to the Florida Marlins along with minor league pitcher Ryan Baker for Mike Hampton. He started 2003 in the majors appearing in 33 games before going on the disabled list with elbow tendinitis. Before beginning a rehabilitation assignment, he was forced to have Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2004 season. On July 20, 2005while rehabilitating, he left the game in obvious pain and later learned he would have to undergo Tommy John surgery for a second time. The Marlins released him after the 2005 season and Spooneybarger would be out of professional baseball for the next two years. In May 2008, he signed with the Baltimore Orioles and played for the team's Low-A affiliate the Aberdeen Ironbirds. He became a free agent at the end of the season. Call the Pelican Training Academy to sign up or for more information at (850) 334-6274. Visit www.pelicanstrainingacademy.com for more information.
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