Shane Spencer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2004)
Shane Spencer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 7 seasons. In 538 career games, he hit .262 with 438 hits, 59 home runs, and 242 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-10
- Last Game
- 2004-07-22
Full name: Michael Shane Spencer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | 1,671 | 208 | 438 | 84 | 8 | 59 | 242 | 13 | 152 | 357 | .262 | .326 | .428 | .754 | -440 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .428 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .754 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NYA | AL | 27 | 67 | 18 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .373 | .266 (+40%) | .335 (+23%) | .420 (+117%) | .755 (+75%) | 816.6 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | 71 | 205 | 25 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 51 | .234 | .271 (-14%) | .344 (-13%) | .433 (-10%) | .778 (-11%) | -403.3 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | 73 | 248 | 33 | 70 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 19 | 45 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .344 (-4%) | .437 (+5%) | .782 (+1%) | -50.9 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | 80 | 283 | 40 | 73 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 46 | 4 | 21 | 58 | .258 | .263 (-2%) | .332 (-5%) | .426 (avg) | .758 (-2%) | -136.6 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | 94 | 288 | 32 | 71 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 31 | 62 | .247 | .261 (-6%) | .331 (-2%) | .416 (-10%) | .747 (-7%) | -301.1 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 64 | 210 | 23 | 57 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 18 | 52 | .271 | .264 (+3%) | .332 (-1%) | .422 (+3%) | .754 (+1%) | 10.0 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 55 | 185 | 16 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 40 | .227 | .264 (-14%) | .332 (-1%) | .422 (-18%) | .754 (-11%) | 10.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 74 | 185 | 21 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 6 | 13 | 37 | .281 | .266 (+6%) | .335 (-1%) | .427 (-4%) | .762 (-3%) | -93.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 538 | 1,671 | 208 | 438 | 84 | 8 | 59 | 242 | 13 | 152 | 357 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -149 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ALDS1 | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2001 | ALCS | NYA | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .286 |
| 2001 | ALDS2 | NYA | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .250 |
| 2001 | WS | NYA | 7 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | .200 |
| 1999 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .111 |
| 1998 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .100 |
| 1998 | ALDS2 | NYA | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| 1998 | WS | NYA | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (538 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 247 | 783 | 99 | 225 | 32 | 136 | .287 |
| Away | 291 | 888 | 109 | 213 | 27 | 106 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-22 | NYN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-21 | NYN | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-20 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-19 | NYN | MIA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-07-18 | NYN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-16 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-15 | NYN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-07-11 | NYN | MIA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-10 | NYN | MIA | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-07 | NYN | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 11 | 82 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OF | 444 | 359 | 799 | 27 | 12 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | NYA | OF | 22 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYA | OF | 64 | 52 | 108 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | NYA | OF | 40 | 35 | 83 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | NYA | OF | 68 | 59 | 139 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYA | OF | 91 | 76 | 152 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | CLE | 1B | 11 | 9 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | CLE | OF | 43 | 37 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | TEX | OF | 54 | 49 | 105 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYN | OF | 62 | 38 | 111 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Left Field | 281 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 188 |
| Designated Hitter | 64 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-09-26 |
Salary History
Shane Spencer's recorded salaries total $2,966,550 over 7 seasons, 1998 to 2004. Spencer's career, 1998 to 2004, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYN | NL | $537,500 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | $600,000 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | $885,000 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | $320,000 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | $250,000 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | $204,050 |
| 1998 | NYA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $2,966,550 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Shane Spencer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Shane Spencer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Shane Spencer debuted on April 10, 1998 and played a final game on July 22, 2004. Spencer played for the New York Yankees (1998 through 2002), the Cleveland Indians (2003), the Texas Rangers (2003), and the New York Mets (2004). Listed as an outfielder, Spencer batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 210 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads February 20, 1972, in Key West, FL, USA. The given name on file is Michael Shane Spencer.
Spencer collected 438 hits in 1,671 at bats across 538 games, good for a .262 batting average, plus 59 homers and 242 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .326 clip and slugging .428, Spencer finished with a .754 OPS. The .262 career average is close to the .266 the league hit across the same seasons. 1998 was Spencer's biggest home run year, with 10. The highest hit total in a season was 73, in 2001. The RBI column peaks at 46 in 2001. The Lg AVG column puts Spencer's 2000 at .282 against .270, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 4%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shane Spencer
- What years did Shane Spencer play?
- Shane Spencer played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004.
- Was Shane Spencer a pitcher?
- No. Shane Spencer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Shane Spencer hit?
- Shane Spencer hit 59 career home runs with 438 hits.
- What teams did Shane Spencer play for?
- Shane Spencer played for 4 teams: the New York Yankees (1998–2002), the Cleveland Indians (2003), the Texas Rangers (2003), and the New York Mets (2004).
- What were Shane Spencer's career stats?
- In 538 games, Shane Spencer had 438 hits, 59 home runs, 242 RBI, 208 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- How much did Shane Spencer earn in his career?
- Shane Spencer's recorded salaries total $2,966,550 over 7 seasons, 1998 to 2004. Spencer's career, 1998 to 2004, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Shane Spencer's salary?
- Shane Spencer's last recorded salary was $537,500, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $885,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2004.
- What position did Shane Spencer play?
- Shane Spencer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Shane Spencer and how much did he weigh?
- Shane Spencer was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Shane Spencer hit each season?
- Shane Spencer's home runs by season: 10 in 1998, 8 in 1999, 9 in 2000, 10 in 2001, 6 in 2002, 12 in 2003, and 4 in 2004. His most in one season was 12, in 2003.
- What was Shane Spencer's career batting average?
- Shane Spencer batted .262 over his career, with 438 hits in 1,671 at bats.
- How many RBI did Shane Spencer have?
- Shane Spencer drove in 242 runs in his career.
- Is Shane Spencer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shane Spencer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.