Spencer Adams
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1927)
Spencer Adams was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1927 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 180 career games, he hit .256 with 101 hits and 38 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 158 lb
- Died
- 11/24/1970 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-04-22
- Last Game
- 1927-10-02
Full name: Spencer Dewey Adams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 395 | 61 | 101 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 5 | 38 | 50 | .256 | .324 | .322 | .646 | -580 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OPS .646 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 25 | 56 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | .250 | .282 (-12%) | .344 (-6%) | .390 (-27%) | .734 (-17%) | -144.7 |
| 1925 | WS1 | AL | 39 | 55 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | .273 | .288 (-5%) | .349 (-5%) | .407 (-6%) | .756 (-5%) | -56.2 |
| 1926 | NYA | AL | 28 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 88 | 259 | 32 | 69 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 33 | .266 | .282 (-6%) | .344 (-3%) | .392 (-15%) | .736 (-10%) | -379.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 180 | 395 | 61 | 101 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 5 | 38 | 50 | .256 | — | — | — | — | -580 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (181 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 188 | 36 | 54 | 0 | 22 | .287 |
| Away | 82 | 211 | 27 | 48 | 0 | 17 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-10-02 | SLA | CHW | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-30 | SLA | CLE | W | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1927-09-30 | SLA | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-25 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1927-09-24 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-22 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-09-21 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-20 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 84 | 0 | 175 | 196 | 22 | 40 |
| 3B | 32 | 0 | 33 | 46 | 7 | 5 |
| SS | 14 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PIT | 2B | 11 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| 1923 | PIT | SS | 6 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1925 | WS1 | 2B | 15 | 0 | 25 | 23 | 3 | 4 |
| 1925 | WS1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | WS1 | SS | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLA | 2B | 54 | 0 | 129 | 147 | 15 | 30 |
| 1927 | SLA | 3B | 28 | 0 | 30 | 43 | 6 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 86 |
| Third Base | 31 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | UT | 1920 |
Spencer Adams: the record in brief
The profile opens with Spencer Adams's first major league game on April 22, 1923; the last one listed came on October 2, 1927. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1923), the Washington Senators (1925), the New York Yankees (1926), and the St. Louis Browns (1927). Adams is listed as a second baseman at 5'9" and 158 pounds. Adams batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 21, 1898, in Layton, UT, USA. Adams's death is recorded on November 24, 1970, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. The given name on file is Spencer Dewey Adams.
Adams's career batting table shows 180 games, 395 at bats and 101 hits, a .256 average, adding 38 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .324 clip and slugging .322, Adams finished with a .646 OPS. Over the seasons Adams played, league hitters batted .283; the .256 career figure is 9.7% below that. By OPS the gap is 12.9% below league average (.646 against .741). Adams collected a career-high 69 hits in 1927. Adams drove in a season-high 29 runs in 1927.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Adams
- What years did Spencer Adams play?
- Spencer Adams played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1927.
- Was Spencer Adams a pitcher?
- No. Spencer Adams was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Spencer Adams hit?
- Spencer Adams hit 0 career home runs with 101 hits.
- What teams did Spencer Adams play for?
- Spencer Adams played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1923), the Washington Senators (1925), the New York Yankees (1926), and the St. Louis Browns (1927).
- What were Spencer Adams's career stats?
- In 180 games, Spencer Adams had 101 hits, 38 RBI, 61 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
- What position did Spencer Adams play?
- Spencer Adams played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Spencer Adams and how much did he weigh?
- Spencer Adams was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 158 pounds.
- What was Spencer Adams's career batting average?
- Spencer Adams batted .256 over his career, with 101 hits in 395 at bats.
- How many RBI did Spencer Adams have?
- Spencer Adams drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Spencer Adams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Spencer Adams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.