Bob Spence

Born: 2/10/1946 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-05 | Final Game: 1971-09-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: John Robert Spence

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Biography

Bob Spence, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1969 to 1971. Primarily serving as a position player, Spence played a total of 72 games during his brief career. He recorded 37 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .202. Spence's playing style showcased a blend of grit and determination, characteristic of players from the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when baseball was transitioning through significant changes including the integration of players and the emergence of new playing strategies. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game’s elite, Spence was part of a dynamic era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. His presence on the field during a period marked by evolving athleticism and competitive spirit reflected the passion and dedication that defined the sport. Though his career was relatively short, Spence's journey in baseball remains an integral piece of the game's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	183	13	37	5	1	4	19	0	16	47	0.202	0.265	0.306	0.571	-234.5

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	CHW	AL	12	26	0	4	1	0	0	3	0	9	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	CHW	AL	46	130	11	29	4	1	4	15	11	32	0.223	.253 (-12%)	.325 (-13%)	.385 (-6%)	.711 (-9%)	-234.5
1971	CHW	AL	14	27	2	4	0	0	0	1	5	6	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0