Chet Spencer

Born: 3/4/1883 in South Webster, OH, USA

Died: 11/10/1938 in Portsmouth, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-08-22 | Final Game: 1906-08-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Chester Arthur Spencer

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Biography

Chet Spencer was a professional baseball player born in 1883 who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1906 to 1908. Primarily serving as a position player, Spencer's career spanned a total of eight games across two seasons, during which he recorded four hits and maintained a batting average of .148. While he did not achieve notable power numbers—finishing his career without a home run or RBIs—his participation in the early 20th-century game reflected the era’s evolving dynamics and the challenges faced by players in making a lasting impact in a time when the sport was still defining itself. Spencer's limited appearances in the league illustrate the competitive nature of baseball during his time, as many players vied for roster spots amid the burgeoning popularity of the sport. Though his career numbers may not reflect a prominent legacy, his story is part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Spencer’s time in the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the development of baseball, each leaving their mark, however small, on the game’s storied past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	27	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.148	0.148	0.185	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career SLG .185 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 46.5% 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
1906	BSN	NL	8	27	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	7	6	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	BSN	OF	8	7	6	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	2
Right Field	4