Josh Spence
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2012)
Josh Spence was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. Across 51 career appearances, he went 0-3 with a 3.15 ERA and 41 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 42.9.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-06-24
- Last Game
- 2012-05-11
Full name: Joshua Patrick William Spence
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDN | NL | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.2 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 2.73 | 3.94 (+31%) | 5.2 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4.35 | 4.01 (-8%) | 37.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 27 | 14 | 24 | 41 | 3.15 | — | 43 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDN | NL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 18.2 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 3.86 |
| Away | 23 | 21.1 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 2.53 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-11 | SDP | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-09 | SDP | COL | — | 1.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-05-06 | SDP | MIA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-04 | SDP | MIA | L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-04-30 | SDP | MIL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-25 | SDP | WAS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-20 | SDP | PHI | — | 0.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-18 | SDP | COL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012-04-14 | SDP | LAD | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-12 | SDP | AZ | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2009 |
Josh Spence: the record in brief
According to the bio, Josh Spence debuted on June 24, 2011 and played a final game on May 11, 2012. The team column never changes: it is the San Diego Padres from 2011 to 2012. Spence is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. Spence both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Spence was born on January 22, 1988, in Grovedale, VIC, Australia. The bio lists the given name Joshua Patrick William.
Across 51 games (0 starts), Spence recorded 0 wins against 3 losses with a 3.15 ERA. Spence had 41 strikeouts. Against a 3.98 league ERA for the same years, Spence was 20.8% better. 2011 was Spence's sharpest full season, a 2.73 ERA against the league's 3.94. Spence's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 42.9.
Spence's college years, 2009, were spent at Arizona State University. Spence's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 102 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Spence, 51 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 7 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Josh Spence
- What years did Josh Spence play?
- Josh Spence played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012.
- Was Josh Spence a pitcher?
- Yes. Josh Spence pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 41 strikeouts.
- What teams did Josh Spence play for?
- Josh Spence played for one team, the San Diego Padres (2011–2012).
- What were Josh Spence's career stats?
- In 51 games, Josh Spence went 0-3 with a 3.15 ERA, 41 strikeouts, and 40.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Josh Spence play?
- Josh Spence played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Josh Spence and how much did he weigh?
- Josh Spence was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Josh Spence's career ERA?
- Josh Spence finished with a 3.15 career ERA, going 0-3 with 41 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Josh Spence have?
- Josh Spence recorded 41 career strikeouts.
- Is Josh Spence in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Josh Spence has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.