Al Spangler

Born: 7/8/1933 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-16 | Final Game: 1971-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Albert Donald Spangler

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Biography

Al Spangler, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1959 to 1971. Primarily playing as an outfielder, Spangler was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Over the course of 912 games, he amassed 594 hits, including 21 home runs, and drove in 175 runs, showcasing his capability as a reliable hitter during his time in Major League Baseball. With a batting average of .262 and 37 stolen bases, he demonstrated a well-rounded skill set that allowed him to make an impact in the game. Spangler played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a period where offensive production began to rise. His contributions were especially significant for teams like the Milwaukee Braves and the Houston Astros, where he established himself as a dependable player. Though not a superstar, Spangler's consistent performance and commitment to the game left a lasting impression, and he remains a respected figure in the history of baseball for his contributions during a pivotal time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
912	2267	307	594	87	26	21	175	37	295	234	0.262	0.347	0.351	0.698	983.3

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1959	ATL	NL	6	12	3	5	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	ATL	NL	101	105	26	28	5	2	0	6	6	14	17	0.267	.255 (+5%)	.323 (+10%)	.387 (-9%)	.711 (-1%)	22.4
1961	ATL	NL	68	97	23	26	2	0	0	6	4	28	9	0.268	.258 (+4%)	.328 (+32%)	.399 (-28%)	.727 (-1%)	172.5
1962	HOU	NL	129	418	51	119	10	9	5	35	7	70	46	0.285	.257 (+10%)	.326 (+19%)	.393 (-1%)	.719 (+8%)	945.0
1963	HOU	NL	120	430	52	121	25	4	4	27	5	50	38	0.281	.246 (+14%)	.308 (+15%)	.371 (+4%)	.680 (+9%)	796.6
1964	HOU	NL	135	449	51	110	18	5	4	38	7	41	43	0.245	.250 (-2%)	.312 (-1%)	.377 (-12%)	.690 (-7%)	-543.3
1965	HOU	NL	38	112	18	24	1	1	1	7	1	14	8	0.214	.245 (-13%)	.310 (-4%)	.371 (-28%)	.682 (-17%)	-275.0
1965	LAA	AL	51	96	17	25	1	0	0	1	4	8	9	0.260	.245 (+6%)	.310 (+2%)	.371 (-27%)	.682 (-14%)	-275.0
1966	LAA	AL	6	9	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHC	NL	62	130	18	33	7	0	0	13	2	23	17	0.254	.242 (+5%)	.306 (+18%)	.357 (-14%)	.663 (+1%)	112.3
1968	CHC	NL	88	177	21	48	9	3	2	18	0	20	24	0.271	.236 (+15%)	.298 (+15%)	.340 (+15%)	.638 (+15%)	439.5
1969	CHC	NL	82	213	23	45	8	1	4	23	0	21	16	0.211	.248 (-15%)	.320 (-11%)	.369 (-15%)	.689 (-13%)	-502.6
1970	CHC	NL	21	14	2	2	1	0	1	1	0	3	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CHC	NL	5	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	714	543	1034	27	29	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	ML1	OF	4	2	6	0	0	0
1960	ML1	OF	92	22	88	4	1	1
1961	ML1	OF	44	19	56	2	0	0
1962	HOU	OF	121	109	183	7	8	2
1963	HOU	OF	113	110	215	5	3	1
1964	HOU	OF	127	112	185	3	7	1
1965	HOU	OF	33	25	40	3	2	0
1965	CAL	OF	24	18	36	0	1	0
1966	CAL	OF	3	2	3	0	0	0
1967	CHN	OF	41	33	71	0	1	0
1968	CHN	OF	48	39	71	2	2	1
1969	CHN	OF	58	52	75	1	4	0
1970	CHN	OF	6	0	5	0	0	0