Roy Spencer

Born: 2/22/1900 in Scranton, NC, USA

Died: 2/8/1973 in Port Charlotte, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-19 | Final Game: 1938-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Roy Hampton Spencer

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Biography

Roy Spencer, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1925 to 1938. Primarily serving as a position player, Spencer's career spanned the late 1920s to the late 1930s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the offensive explosion that characterized the pre-war years. Over the course of 636 games, he accumulated 448 hits, resulting in a career batting average of .247. His contributions to his teams included 203 RBIs and three home runs, showcasing his role as a reliable, if not power-hitting, player during his time. Spencer's game was defined by his versatility and ability to contribute in various capacities, though he was not known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with just four stolen bases. While not a household name, Spencer's presence in the lineup reflected the grit and determination of players in an era where the game was evolving, with increasing emphasis on power hitting and pitching. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
636	1814	177	448	57	13	3	203	4	128	130	0.247	0.301	0.298	0.598	-6271.1

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.598 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1925	PIT	NL	14	28	1	6	1	0	0	2	1	1	3	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	PIT	NL	28	43	5	17	3	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.395	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	PIT	NL	38	92	9	26	3	1	0	13	0	3	3	0.283	.282 (avg)	.344 (-11%)	.392 (-14%)	.736 (-13%)	-218.0
1929	WSN	AL	50	116	18	18	4	0	1	9	0	8	15	0.155	.289 (-46%)	.353 (-37%)	.415 (-48%)	.769 (-43%)	-931.6
1930	WSN	AL	93	321	32	82	11	4	0	36	3	18	27	0.255	.293 (-13%)	.354 (-14%)	.429 (-27%)	.784 (-21%)	-1363.4
1931	WSN	AL	145	483	48	133	16	3	1	60	0	35	21	0.275	.276 (avg)	.338 (-3%)	.388 (-16%)	.726 (-10%)	-922.1
1932	WSN	AL	102	317	28	78	9	0	1	41	0	24	17	0.246	.275 (-11%)	.335 (-10%)	.391 (-27%)	.726 (-19%)	-1120.8
1933	CLE	AL	75	227	26	46	5	2	0	23	0	23	17	0.203	.270 (-25%)	.329 (-15%)	.377 (-36%)	.707 (-26%)	-1001.5
1934	CLE	AL	5	7	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	NY1	NL	19	18	3	5	1	0	0	3	0	2	3	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	BRO	NL	51	117	5	24	2	2	0	4	0	8	17	0.205	.276 (-26%)	.342 (-25%)	.398 (-36%)	.740 (-31%)	-656.2
1938	BRO	NL	16	45	2	12	1	1	0	6	0	5	6	0.267	—	—	—	—	-57.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1927	WS	PIT	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	585	0	2138	275	40	33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1925	PIT	C	11	18	1	2	2
1926	PIT	C	12	29	3	1	0
1927	PIT	C	34	98	15	3	2
1929	WS1	C	41	128	20	5	2
1930	WS1	C	93	395	44	5	3
1931	WS1	C	145	642	69	11	9
1932	WS1	C	98	313	44	8	9
1933	CLE	C	72	258	42	3	4
1934	CLE	C	4	7	2	0	0
1936	NY1	C	14	18	3	0	0
1937	BRO	C	45	177	27	0	2
1938	BRO	C	16	55	5	2	0