Glenn Spencer, baseball player, 1928-1933

Glenn Spencer

Born: 9/11/1905 in Corning, NY, USA

Died: 12/30/1958 in Binghamton, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1933-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Glenn Edward Spencer

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Biography

Glenn Spencer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1933. Born in 1905, Spencer made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as baseball was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive style. Throughout his career, he pitched in a total of 54 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 23-31 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 162 strikeouts, alongside contributing 8 saves over his time in the league. Spencer's playing style showcased the skills of a pitcher who was navigating the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in an era where pitching depth was crucial. As the game continued to develop through the decades, Spencer's experiences and performances reflected the challenges and changes that defined the early years of modern baseball. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 31 139 44 22 2 8 534.0 588 269 37 201 162 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 7.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1928 PIT NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 4 1 3 2 1.59 — 0.0
1930 PIT NL 8 9 41 10 5 0 4 156.7 185 94 63 60 5.40 4.80 (-13%) -2485.3
1931 PIT NL 11 12 38 18 11 1 3 186.7 180 71 65 51 3.42 4.10 (+17%) -849.0
1932 PIT NL 4 8 39 13 5 1 1 137.7 167 76 44 35 4.97 4.13 (-20%) -1631.9
1933 NY1 NL 0 2 17 3 1 0 0 47.3 52 27 26 14 5.13 3.86 (-33%) -1193.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
139 155 6 19 1 1 0 5 0 7 49 0.123 0.160 0.142 0.302 -1193.1

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career SLG .142 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.302 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 59.0% below 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
1928 PIT NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 PIT NL 41 53 3 6 0 1 0 3 0 1 17 0.113 .293 (-61%) .354 (-63%) .429 (-65%) .784 (-64%) -637.4
1931 PIT NL 38 52 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 5 21 0.096 .276 (-65%) .338 (-48%) .388 (-75%) .726 (-63%) -555.7
1932 PIT NL 39 37 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.162 — — — — 0.0
1933 NY1 NL 17 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 139 0 20 99 9 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 PIT P 4 0 0 0 1 0
1930 PIT P 41 0 4 25 3 1
1931 PIT P 38 0 7 39 3 2
1932 PIT P 39 0 4 25 2 2
1933 NY1 P 17 0 5 10 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 139