Willie Spencer

Born: 1/22/1914 in Water Valley, MS, USA

Died: 1968

Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William David Spencer

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Biography

Willie Spencer, born in 1914, is an active position player known for his impressive batting skills and versatility on the field. With a career spanning 25 games, Spencer has made a significant impact, accumulating 23 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .338. His ability to drive in runs is evidenced by his 13 RBIs and he adds to his offensive capabilities with 3 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and base-running acumen. Continuing to play in an era that values offensive production and strategic play, Spencer represents a blend of traditional baseball fundamentals and modern athleticism. His lone home run adds a touch of power to his profile, further contributing to his team's offensive efforts. As he remains active in the league, Spencer's contributions on the field and his potential for growth make him an intriguing player to watch in the ongoing landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 68 6 23 5 0 1 13 3 5 0 0.338 0.384 0.456 0.839 0.0

Career AVG .338 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +25.0% above league average.

Career OBP .384 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career SLG .456 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.839 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +15.2% above 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
1939 TC2 NN2 4 14 0 3 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1939 TC NAL 11 30 3 10 2 0 0 4 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1940 TIC NAL 10 24 3 10 1 0 1 5 3 3 0 0.417 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 2 3 0 0
3B 11 11 9 13 3 1
C 6 3 16 2 0 0
OF 6 6 3 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 TC2 3B 3 3 1 3 1 1
1939 TC2 OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1939 TC 3B 8 8 8 10 2 0
1939 TC C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1940 TIC 2B 1 1 2 3 0 0
1940 TIC C 5 3 14 2 0 0
1940 TIC OF 5 5 3 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6
Second Base 1
Third Base 11
Center Field 1
Right Field 5