Jim Spencer

Born: 7/30/1947 in Hanover, PA, USA

Died: 2/10/2002 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-07 | Final Game: 1982-06-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Lloyd Spencer

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Biography

Jim Spencer, born in 1947, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball from 1968 until his retirement in 1982. Over the course of his career, Spencer appeared in 1,553 games, compiling 1,227 hits, 146 home runs, and 599 RBIs. His batting average stood at .250, and he contributed on the base paths with 11 stolen bases. Known for his versatility on the field, Spencer played primarily as a first baseman and outfielder, showcasing a solid blend of power and contact hitting that made him a valuable asset to every team he played for. Spencer's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, a recognition that underscored his impact during a competitive era in baseball characterized by the rise of power hitters. He played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees, and was known for his disciplined approach at the plate and reliable defense. His contributions to the game were significant during a time when the sport was evolving, and his legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication he exhibited throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1553	4908	541	1227	179	27	146	599	11	407	582	0.250	0.307	0.387	0.694	-1181.4

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.698 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
1968	LAA	AL	19	68	2	13	1	0	0	5	0	3	10	0.191	.236 (-19%)	.298 (-22%)	.340 (-39%)	.638 (-31%)	-314.1
1969	LAA	AL	113	386	39	98	14	3	10	31	1	26	53	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.320 (-5%)	.369 (+4%)	.689 (avg)	-86.2
1970	LAA	AL	146	511	61	140	20	4	12	68	0	28	61	0.274	.253 (+8%)	.325 (-5%)	.385 (+4%)	.711 (avg)	-217.8
1971	LAA	AL	148	510	50	121	21	2	18	59	0	48	63	0.237	.249 (-5%)	.316 (-4%)	.365 (+7%)	.682 (+2%)	114.2
1972	LAA	AL	82	212	13	47	5	0	1	14	0	12	25	0.222	.243 (-9%)	.310 (-16%)	.353 (-27%)	.664 (-21%)	-779.0
1973	LAA	AL	29	87	10	21	4	2	2	11	0	9	9	0.241	.256 (-6%)	.325 (-3%)	.378 (+6%)	.703 (+2%)	11.7
1973	TEX	AL	102	352	35	94	12	3	4	43	0	34	41	0.267	.256 (+4%)	.325 (+2%)	.378 (-7%)	.703 (-3%)	11.7
1974	TEX	AL	118	352	36	98	11	4	7	44	1	22	27	0.278	.256 (+8%)	.324 (avg)	.369 (+6%)	.693 (+3%)	124.5
1975	TEX	AL	132	403	50	107	18	1	11	47	0	35	43	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.327 (avg)	.374 (+6%)	.701 (+3%)	228.2
1976	CHW	AL	150	518	53	131	13	2	14	70	6	49	52	0.253	.255 (-1%)	.320 (-2%)	.360 (+2%)	.681 (avg)	-15.3
1977	CHW	AL	128	470	56	116	16	1	18	69	1	36	50	0.247	.264 (-7%)	.329 (-9%)	.401 (avg)	.730 (-4%)	-460.2
1978	NYY	AL	71	150	12	34	9	1	7	24	0	15	32	0.227	.257 (-12%)	.323 (-9%)	.378 (+16%)	.702 (+5%)	76.7
1979	NYY	AL	106	295	60	85	15	3	23	53	0	38	25	0.288	.265 (+9%)	.329 (+11%)	.397 (+49%)	.727 (+32%)	1759.7
1980	NYY	AL	97	259	38	61	9	0	13	43	1	30	44	0.236	.264 (-11%)	.326 (-4%)	.387 (+9%)	.714 (+3%)	113.2
1981	NYY	AL	25	63	6	9	2	0	2	4	0	9	7	0.143	.255 (-44%)	.320 (-22%)	.368 (-27%)	.688 (-25%)	-240.1
1981	OAK	AL	54	171	14	35	6	0	2	9	1	10	20	0.205	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-23%)	.368 (-25%)	.688 (-24%)	-240.1
1982	OAK	AL	33	101	6	17	3	1	2	5	0	3	20	0.168	.261 (-36%)	.324 (-41%)	.388 (-29%)	.712 (-34%)	-616.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	20	3	3	1	0	0	0	2	4	0.150

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG
1981	ALCS	OAK	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1981	AWDIV	OAK	1	4	0	1	1	0	0	0.250
1980	ALCS	NYA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1978	WS	NYA	4	12	3	2	0	2	4	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1221	1102	9898	797	55	956
OF	24	21	22	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	CAL	1B	19	19	152	18	1	15
1969	CAL	1B	107	101	926	66	9	81
1970	CAL	1B	142	135	1212	85	7	131
1971	CAL	1B	145	135	1296	93	5	117
1972	CAL	1B	35	30	267	22	3	25
1972	CAL	OF	24	21	22	1	0	0
1973	CAL	1B	26	24	204	7	0	24
1973	TEX	1B	99	88	790	67	1	86
1974	TEX	1B	60	40	389	27	1	36
1975	TEX	1B	99	90	844	70	5	92
1976	CHA	1B	143	134	1206	112	2	116
1977	CHA	1B	125	123	977	90	10	76
1978	NYA	1B	15	8	90	7	0	4
1979	NYA	1B	26	25	232	17	2	35
1980	NYA	1B	75	62	567	41	6	51
1981	NYA	1B	25	20	172	17	0	17
1981	OAK	1B	48	42	344	36	1	30
1982	OAK	1B	32	26	230	22	2	20