Spivey played sparingly for the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first half of his rookie season in 2001, and replaced slumping second baseman Jay Bell for a short time in August. He established himself as a solid hitter and fielder, making good contact but with little power. Spivey attended Northeastern Oklahoma State University on a basketball scholarship before transferring to community college and making the baseball team as a walk-on.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 21, 2001: The Diamondbacks roll past the Astros, 14-5, as rookie 2B Junior Spivey goes 5-for-6 with three RBIs and three runs scored.
»August 12, 2001: The Braves fall to the Diamondbacks, 9–1, as Greg Maddux's NL record streak for innings without allowing a walk is ended at 72–and–one–third. Maddux intentionally walks Steve Finley in the 3rd inning to end the streak. Arizona 2B Junior Spivey gets five singles in the contest, becoming the 5th rookie in 50 years to have a pair of 5–hit games in his first season. His other 5–hit contest was on June 21.
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