Daryl Spencer

Born: 7/13/1928 in Wichita, KS, USA

Died: 1/2/2017 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-17 | Final Game: 1963-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Daryl Dean Spencer

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Biography

Daryl Spencer was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1952 to 1963, primarily as a position player. Born in 1928, Spencer made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-war era into a period of increased offensive production. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,098 games, amassing 901 hits, 105 home runs, and 428 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .244. His power-hitting ability was complemented by a modest speed on the bases, as he recorded 13 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Spencer's career included stints with multiple teams, showcasing his adaptability and skill across various positions. His contributions were particularly valuable during the 1950s, an era marked by the emergence of several legendary players and the evolving strategies of the game. While not always in the spotlight, Spencer's consistent performance and resilience on the field earned him a respected place in baseball history. His legacy endures as a representation of the hardworking, multi-faceted players who shaped the game in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1098	3689	457	901	145	20	105	428	13	449	516	0.244	0.327	0.380	0.707	-700.9

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.714 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
1952	NY1	NL	7	17	0	5	0	1	0	3	0	1	4	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	NY1	NL	118	408	55	85	18	5	20	56	0	42	74	0.208	.264 (-21%)	.335 (-15%)	.397 (+7%)	.733 (-3%)	-394.0
1956	NY1	NL	146	489	46	108	13	2	14	42	1	35	65	0.221	.258 (-14%)	.331 (-17%)	.397 (-14%)	.728 (-15%)	-1626.0
1957	NY1	NL	148	534	65	133	31	2	11	50	3	50	50	0.249	.257 (-3%)	.323 (-3%)	.391 (-4%)	.715 (-4%)	-414.5
1958	SFG	NL	148	539	71	138	20	5	17	74	1	73	60	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.324 (+6%)	.394 (+3%)	.719 (+4%)	552.4
1959	SFG	NL	152	555	59	147	20	1	12	62	5	58	67	0.265	.256 (+3%)	.323 (+2%)	.392 (-6%)	.715 (-2%)	-159.5
1960	STL	NL	148	507	70	131	20	3	16	58	1	81	74	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.323 (+13%)	.387 (+4%)	.711 (+8%)	1114.5
1961	STL	NL	37	130	19	33	4	0	4	21	1	23	17	0.254	.258 (-2%)	.328 (+12%)	.399 (-6%)	.727 (+2%)	126.4
1961	LAD	NL	60	189	27	46	7	0	8	27	0	20	35	0.243	.258 (-6%)	.328 (avg)	.399 (+2%)	.727 (+1%)	126.4
1962	LAD	NL	77	157	24	37	5	1	2	12	0	32	31	0.236	.257 (-9%)	.326 (+12%)	.393 (-19%)	.719 (-5%)	-8.5
1963	LAD	NL	7	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	CIN	NL	50	155	21	37	7	0	1	23	1	31	37	0.239	.246 (-3%)	.308 (+16%)	.371 (-18%)	.680 (-3%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	322	278	708	855	47	179
3B	222	167	180	374	33	35
SS	558	463	940	1551	123	349

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	NY1	3B	3	0	1	5	0	0
1952	NY1	SS	3	0	6	9	0	1
1953	NY1	2B	32	0	66	85	6	23
1953	NY1	3B	36	0	33	47	9	3
1953	NY1	SS	53	0	80	137	17	26
1956	NY1	2B	70	65	161	175	9	36
1956	NY1	3B	12	11	14	33	3	5
1956	NY1	SS	66	61	113	169	6	33
1957	NY1	2B	36	34	80	112	5	23
1957	NY1	3B	6	6	8	14	3	0
1957	NY1	SS	110	104	213	342	29	95
1958	SFN	2B	17	13	24	34	2	7
1958	SFN	SS	134	131	238	438	32	95
1959	SFN	2B	151	150	350	413	24	82
1959	SFN	SS	4	0	0	4	0	2
1960	SLN	2B	16	16	27	36	1	8
1960	SLN	SS	138	127	215	323	31	66
1961	SLN	SS	37	37	66	109	8	26
1961	LAN	3B	57	55	42	92	5	14
1961	LAN	SS	3	2	6	7	0	2
1962	LAN	3B	57	46	35	88	10	4
1962	LAN	SS	10	1	3	13	0	3
1963	LAN	3B	3	2	2	3	0	0
1963	CIN	3B	48	47	45	92	3	9