A Bulldog passes: Mike Spiers ABD

spizzlepop1,000+ posts

Amateur baseball lost a powerful and highly respected ambassador this week. Mike Spiers touched a lot of lives in baseball, including my son's. Mike was one of the best developers of talent I ever met, and through ABD he created countless opportunities for kids that loved baseball. Mike Spiers loved the game like no other. Rest in peace Mike, I'm forever thankful. http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=7926

1/19/132:22 PM

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PGStaff10,000+ posts

Mike was a great promoter of PG. He actually worked for us for many years. Mike was a great coach and maybe even a better scout. He had a few enemies, but he helped thousands of young baseball players. He will be missed!

1/19/135:12 PM

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gotwood4sale10,000+ posts

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I didn't know Mike, but he must've been a helluva guy to receive such worthy praise from my friends spizzlepop and PGStaff. May he rest in peace. Thanks for the post spizzle.

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1/19/135:17 PM

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fanofgame5,000+ posts

I saw that on PG yesterday.My son had teammates at USC that played for Mike.I know the teams from ABD were always pretty full of talent.Do you know how old he was? I didnt see his age on the article unless I missed it.

1/19/135:21 PM

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BOF10,000+ posts

I am very sad to hear this, I talked to Mike on and off over the years when my son was going through HS ball. My son was going to play for the ABD Bulldogs but it was too far for us and we found a more convenient program. I don't think there is another coach who has done more for developing youth baseball in Southern California. My sincere condolences to his family.

1/19/139:00 PM

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