Tom Spencer, baseball player, 1978-1978

Tom Spencer

Born: 2/28/1951 in Gallipolis, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-17 | Final Game: 1978-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Hubert Thomas Spencer

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Biography

Tom Spencer was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who made his mark as a position player in the late 1970s. He played in Major League Baseball from July 17, 1978, to August 26, 1978, during a transitional era in the sport marked by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his brief career, Spencer appeared in 29 games, accumulating 12 hits and recording a batting average of .185. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs to his team's efforts. Despite a limited career in the majors, Spencer’s time in baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players during that period. With no stolen bases to his name, he was not known for speed on the base paths but instead focused on solidifying himself as a dependable presence in a lineup. His career, though short-lived, illustrates the competitive nature of Major League Baseball during the late 1970s, a time when many players were fighting for their place amidst a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 65 3 12 1 0 0 4 0 2 9 0.185 0.209 0.200 0.409 -441.4

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.409 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 41.8% 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
1978 CHW AL 29 65 3 12 1 0 0 4 0 2 9 0.185 .257 (-28%) .323 (-35%) .378 (-47%) .702 (-42%) -441.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 27 15 52 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 CHA OF 27 15 52 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 17
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 2