George Spencer
Born: 7/7/1926 in Columbus, OH, USA
Died: 9/10/2014 in Galena, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-08-17 | Final Game: 1960-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: George Elwell Spencer
Biography
George Spencer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until his retirement in 1960. Born in 1926, Spencer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II boom and the early stages of integration in the sport. He showcased his talents primarily as a reliable pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 16-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. Over his tenure, he struck out 82 batters and recorded 9 saves, contributing significantly to his team's efforts on the mound.
Spencer's playing style was characterized by his ability to maintain composure under pressure, making him a valuable asset in high-stakes situations. His contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, with players beginning to utilize more strategic approaches, particularly in pitching. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Spencer's consistent performance and resilience marked him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history. His legacy remains a testament to the dedication and skill of pitchers in the mid-20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 10 | 122 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 251.3 | 228 | 113 | 40 | 106 | 82 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2.49 | -126.7 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 4 | 57 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 132.0 | 125 | 55 | 56 | 36 | 3.75 | -4268.6 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 60.0 | 57 | 37 | 21 | 27 | 5.55 | -2742.1 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3.65 | -263.4 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2.70 | 296.9 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3.52 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 50 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.120 | 0.170 | 0.120 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 57 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 18.90 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 18.90 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 122 | 0 | 20 | 54 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | NY1 | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | NY1 | P | 57 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| 1952 | NY1 | P | 35 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1947 |