George Spencer

Born: 7/7/1926 in Columbus, OH, USA

Died: 9/10/2014 in Galena, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-08-17 | Final Game: 1960-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: George Elwell Spencer

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Biography

George Spencer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until his retirement in 1960. Born in 1926, Spencer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II boom and the early stages of integration in the sport. He showcased his talents primarily as a reliable pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 16-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. Over his tenure, he struck out 82 batters and recorded 9 saves, contributing significantly to his team's efforts on the mound. Spencer's playing style was characterized by his ability to maintain composure under pressure, making him a valuable asset in high-stakes situations. His contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, with players beginning to utilize more strategic approaches, particularly in pitching. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Spencer's consistent performance and resilience marked him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history. His legacy remains a testament to the dedication and skill of pitchers in the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	10	122	9	3	0	9	251.3	228	113	40	106	82	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1950	NY1	NL	1	0	10	1	1	0	25.3	12	7	7	5	2.49	4.36 (+43%)	-126.7
1951	NY1	NL	10	4	57	4	2	6	132.0	125	55	56	36	3.75	4.04 (+7%)	-4268.6
1952	NY1	NL	3	5	35	4	0	3	60.0	57	37	21	27	5.55	3.70 (-50%)	-2742.1
1953	NY1	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	2.3	3	2	2	1	7.71	—	0.0
1954	NY1	NL	1	0	6	0	0	0	12.3	9	5	8	4	3.65	3.90 (+6%)	-263.4
1955	NY1	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.7	1	1	3	0	5.40	—	0.0
1958	DET	AL	1	0	7	0	0	0	10.0	11	3	4	5	2.70	3.86 (+30%)	296.9
1960	DET	AL	0	1	5	0	0	0	7.7	10	3	5	4	3.52	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	50	4	6	0	0	0	3	0	3	21	0.120	0.170	0.120	0.290	0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.290 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1950	NY1	NL	10	4	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1951	NY1	NL	57	32	2	4	3	3	11	0.125	—	—	—	—
1952	NY1	NL	35	10	2	2	0	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—
1953	NY1	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1954	NY1	NL	6	3	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1955	NY1	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1958	DET	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1960	DET	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—