Chet Spencer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906)
Chet Spencer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1906 for the Boston Braves. In 8 career games, he hit .148 with 4 hits.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 11/10/1938 in Portsmouth, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-08-22
- Last Game
- 1906-08-29
Full name: Chester Arthur Spencer
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 | .148 | .148 | .185 | .333 | 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 .333 vs. league average .623 across their career seasons — 46.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 8 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 7 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .148 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-08-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-08-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-08-26 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-08-25 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906-08-24 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-08-23 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-08-22 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Chet Spencer
- Was Chet Spencer a pitcher?
- No. Chet Spencer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Chet Spencer hit?
- Chet Spencer hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Chet Spencer's career batting average?
- Chet Spencer batted .148 over his career, with 4 hits in 27 at bats.
- Is Chet Spencer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chet Spencer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Chet Spencer play for?
- Chet Spencer played for the Boston Braves.