Joe Spencer

Born: 8/4/1919 in Gretna, LA, USA

Died: 5/17/2003 in Gretna, LA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 151 lbs

Full name: Joseph Beverly Spencer

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Biography

Joe Spencer, born in 1919, is an active player in Major League Baseball, known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 98 games, showcasing his skills on the field. With a current batting average of .206, Spencer has amassed 59 hits and driven in 26 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. While home runs are not a part of his game, he has demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 4 stolen bases. His efforts have earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Spencer's career unfolds within the dynamic landscape of contemporary baseball, where players face the challenges of an increasingly competitive environment. His dedication to the game and ability to adapt to various roles underscore his significance in the sport today. As he continues to play, Spencer remains a testament to the evolving nature of baseball, balancing tradition with the demands of modern athleticism.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
98	287	30	59	6	1	0	26	4	23	1	0.206	0.265	0.233	0.498	-630.5

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1941	BBB	NAL	2	7	0	4	1	0	1	1	0	0	0.571	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BBB	NAL	9	25	3	7	1	0	5	3	2	0	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	HG	NN2	20	56	7	13	0	0	2	0	6	1	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.324 (-6%)	.346 (-33%)	.671 (-20%)	-152.7
1943	BEG	NN2	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-152.7
1943	NE	NN2	3	11	1	4	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.364	—	—	—	—	-152.7
1944	HG	NN2	12	30	6	6	2	0	5	0	2	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	NBY	NN2	9	32	3	7	1	0	1	0	2	0	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	NYC	NN2	1	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BBB	NAL	11	25	2	3	1	1	4	0	2	0	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NYC	NN2	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	NBY	NN2	8	28	3	6	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	NBY	NN2	20	58	5	8	0	0	2	0	6	0	0.138	.263 (-48%)	.340 (-36%)	.379 (-64%)	.719 (-50%)	-477.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	67	61	130	163	17	24
3B	20	17	19	26	4	0
OF	3	3	2	0	0	0
SS	5	5	8	13	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	BBB	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1942	BBB	3B	2	2	2	2	1	0
1942	BBB	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1942	BBB	SS	4	4	6	9	1	2
1943	HG	2B	16	15	30	39	4	4
1943	HG	3B	3	3	3	6	0	0
1943	HG	SS	1	1	2	4	3	0
1943	BEG	2B	2	2	2	4	1	2
1943	NE	2B	3	3	9	8	0	1
1944	HG	2B	10	8	14	21	2	3
1944	HG	3B	2	0	1	2	1	0
1944	NBY	2B	9	9	21	30	2	6
1945	NYC	2B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1945	BBB	2B	10	8	19	26	3	3
1946	NYC	2B	1	1	1	5	0	1
1947	NBY	2B	3	3	9	7	2	0
1947	NBY	3B	6	5	6	11	2	0
1948	NBY	2B	12	11	24	22	3	4
1948	NBY	3B	7	7	7	5	0	0