Stan Spencer, baseball player, 1998-2000

Stan Spencer

Born: 8/7/1969 in Vancouver, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-08-27 | Final Game: 2000-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Stanley Roger Spencer

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Biography

Stan Spencer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000. Born in 1969, Spencer's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball marked by offensive explosion and the increasing visibility of power pitchers. He made his debut with a determination to make an impact on the mound, showcasing his skills over parts of three seasons. Throughout his career, Spencer recorded a win-loss record of 3-9 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.54. He struck out 107 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and keep games competitive despite the struggles reflected in his overall record. Although he did not achieve any saves during his tenure, his contributions as a pitcher were notable in the context of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Spencer's journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers trying to establish themselves in an era characterized by both talent and fierce competition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 9 23 21 0 0 0 118.7 129 73 23 34 107 5.54 0

Career ERA 5.54 vs. league average 4.64 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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
1998 SDP NL 1 0 6 5 0 0 0 30.7 29 16 4 31 4.70 4.43 (-6%) -
1999 SDP NL 0 7 9 8 0 0 0 38.3 56 39 11 36 9.16 4.71 (-94%) -
2000 SDP NL 2 2 8 8 0 0 0 49.7 44 18 19 40 3.26 4.77 (+32%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 31 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 0 13 0.161 0.188 0.226 0.413 0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.413 vs. league average 0.772 across their career seasons — 46.5% 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
1998 SDP NL 6 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1999 SDP NL 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 SDP NL 9 12 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 23 21 9 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 SDN P 6 5 1 1 0 0
1999 SDN P 9 8 3 2 0 0
2000 SDN P 8 8 5 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 SDN NL $201,000
1998 SDN NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $371,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1988, 1989, 1990