Bob Spicer

Born: 4/11/1925 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 2/27/2016 in Fayetteville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-17 | Final Game: 1956-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Robert Oberton Spicer

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Biography

Bob Spicer was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1955 to 1956. As a position player, Spicer made his mark during a time when the sport was transitioning into the post-war era, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and an influx of new talent. Although his time in the majors was limited, he played in four games, showcasing his potential in a highly competitive environment. Despite not recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs during his brief stint, Spicer's presence on a major league roster is a testament to his skills and the competitive nature of MLB during the mid-20th century. His journey reflects the challenges many players faced in making a name for themselves in an era marked by fierce competition. While his statistical contributions may not stand out, Spicer's story serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to play at the highest level, embodying the spirit of perseverance in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	5.0	15	15	3	5	2	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 578.1% 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
1955	KC1	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.7	9	10	4	2	33.75	—	0.0
1956	KC1	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.3	6	5	1	0	19.29	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1955	KC1	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	KC1	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	KC1	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1956	KC1	P	2	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4