University of San Francisco Athletics

Justin James Speier was born on November 6, 1973 in Walnut Creek, CA and attended Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona. Upon graduation from Brophy Prep, Speier attended the University of San Francisco where he played catcher for the Dons. He also attended Nicholls State University. He is the son of former major league player and coach Chris Speier and the cousin of Gabe Speier, a pitcher currently with the Seattle Mariners. He was chosen in the 55th round by the Chicago Cubs in the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2009 for the Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was a relief pitcher, known for his four-seam fast ball at 89-94 mph, a forkball, a two-seamer and a slider.

Speier served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.