Buster Spann
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Buster Spann was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs. In 2 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits and 1 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 158 lb
- Died
- 8/13/1992 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Full name: Leroy Spann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 54.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | AB2 | NSL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
Buster Spann: the record in brief
The season rows for Buster Spann begin in 1932. Every season row on the page belongs to the Indianapolis ABCs, in 1932. Spann played primarily as a second baseman. The bio adds a birth date on April 15, 1907, in Brandon, MS, USA and a listed size of 5'8" and 158 pounds. The bio records the death on August 13, 1992, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Spann's full given name, per the bio, is Leroy Spann.
The batting record for Spann: 2 games, 1 hits in 6 at bats, and a .167 average, plus 1 RBI. Set against a .275 league average for the same years, Spann's .167 average sits 39.4% below it. By OPS the gap is 54.1% below league average (.333 against .727). Only one season appears, 1932 for the Indianapolis ABCs, when Spann played 2 games and went 1 for 6.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at second base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buster Spann
- Was Buster Spann a pitcher?
- No. Buster Spann was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Buster Spann hit?
- Buster Spann hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Buster Spann play for?
- Buster Spann played for one team, the Indianapolis ABCs (1932).
- What were Buster Spann's career stats?
- In 2 games, Buster Spann had 1 hits and 1 RBI, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Buster Spann play?
- Buster Spann played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Buster Spann and how much did he weigh?
- Buster Spann was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 158 pounds.
- What was Buster Spann's career batting average?
- Buster Spann batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- How many RBI did Buster Spann have?
- Buster Spann drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Buster Spann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Buster Spann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.