Spencer Alexander
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Spencer Alexander was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles. In 26 career games, he hit .232 with 16 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 202 lb
- Died
- 11/29/1987 in Bessemer City, NC, USA
Full name: Spencer Morris Alexander
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 69 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .232 | .321 | .362 | .683 | 0 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .362 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NE | NN2 | 15 | 37 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .189 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | NE | NN2 | 11 | 32 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 26 | 69 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .232 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 40 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .175 |
| Away | 6 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-05-30 | NW2 | NY5 | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-05-25 | NW2 | BLG | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-25 | NW2 | BLG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-19 | NW2 | PH5 | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-18 | NW2 | PH5 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-18 | NW2 | PH5 | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941-05-15 | NW2 | NY6 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940-08-25 | NW2 | HOM | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-20 | NW2 | PH5 | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940-08-11 | NW2 | BLG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Alexander
- Was Spencer Alexander a pitcher?
- No. Spencer Alexander was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Spencer Alexander hit?
- Spencer Alexander hit 1 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What was Spencer Alexander's career batting average?
- Spencer Alexander batted .232 over his career, with 16 hits in 69 at bats.
- How many RBI did Spencer Alexander have?
- Spencer Alexander drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Spencer Alexander in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Spencer Alexander has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Spencer Alexander play for?
- Spencer Alexander played for the Newark Eagles.