Ben Spencer

Born: 5/15/1890 in Patapsco, MD, USA

Died: 9/1/1970 in Finksburg, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-08 | Final Game: 1913-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Lloyd Benjamin Spencer

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Biography

Ben Spencer, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but noteworthy career in the early 20th century. He played in the major leagues for a short stint from September 8 to September 19, 1913. During his time in the league, he appeared in 8 games and made a notable impact at the plate, recording 6 hits and achieving a batting average of .286. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite limited opportunities. Spencer's playing style was characterized by solid contact hitting, reflecting the era's emphasis on batting skill over power. The early 1910s were a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the deadball era, and Spencer's contributions, albeit limited, occurred during a time when the game was beginning to evolve. His tenure in the major leagues, though short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by players during this formative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	21	2	6	1	1	0	2	0	2	4	0.286	0.348	0.429	0.776	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +24.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.776 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +15.7% above 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
1913	WSN	AL	8	21	2	6	1	1	0	2	0	2	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	0	10	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	WS1	OF	8	0	10	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	7
Center Field	1