Stan Spencer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2000)
Stan Spencer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 3-9 with a 5.54 ERA and 107 strikeouts.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-08-27
- Last Game
- 2000-06-19
Full name: Stanley Roger Spencer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SDN | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 29 | 16 | 4 | 31 | 4.70 | 4.43 (-6%) | 544.3 |
| 1999 | SDN | NL | 0 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 56 | 39 | 11 | 36 | 9.16 | 4.71 (-94%) | -1166.1 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.2 | 44 | 18 | 19 | 40 | 3.26 | 4.77 (+32%) | 182.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 9 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.2 | 129 | 73 | 34 | 107 | 5.54 | — | -439 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .161 | .188 | .226 | .413 | 0 |
Career AVG .161 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.
Career SLG .226 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.
Career OPS .413 vs. league average .772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SDN | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SDN | NL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SDN | NL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 24 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .158 |
| Away | 11 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 74.2 | 78 | 42 | 20 | 70 | 5.06 |
| Away | 10 | 44.0 | 51 | 31 | 14 | 37 | 6.34 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | SDP | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-06-14 | SDP | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-06-09 | SDP | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-06-03 | SDP | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-28 | SDP | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-23 | SDP | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-20 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-18 | SDP | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-13 | SDP | AZ | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-24 | SDP | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | SDP | AZ | — | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-06-14 | SDP | STL | L | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-06-09 | SDP | HOU | — | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-06-03 | SDP | SEA | W | 8.2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2000-05-28 | SDP | WSN | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000-05-23 | SDP | NYN | — | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000-05-18 | SDP | MIA | W | 6.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000-05-13 | SDP | AZ | L | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 1999-08-24 | SDP | PHI | L | 2.2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999-08-18 | SDP | NYN | L | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
Salary History
Stan Spencer's recorded salaries total $371,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Spencer's career ran from 1998 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SDN | NL | $201,000 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $371,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Stan Spencer: the record in brief
August 27, 1998 and June 19, 2000 bracket Stan Spencer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Spencer's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. Born on August 7, 1969, in Vancouver, WA, USA, Spencer is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Spencer's listed size is 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds. Spencer's full given name, per the bio, is Stanley Roger Spencer.
Spencer pitched in 23 games, starting 21, and finished with a 3-9 record and 5.54 ERA. Spencer had 107 strikeouts. The league ERA over Spencer's seasons was 4.64, so the 5.54 figure ran 19.4% worse than average. In 2000, one of the busiest seasons, Spencer posted a 3.26 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.77.
The position breakdown shows 23 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 9 putouts and 7 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stan Spencer
- What years did Stan Spencer play?
- Stan Spencer played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000.
- Was Stan Spencer a pitcher?
- Yes. Stan Spencer pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 107 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Stan Spencer hit?
- Stan Spencer hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Stan Spencer play for?
- Stan Spencer played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1998–2000).
- What were Stan Spencer's career stats?
- In 23 games, Stan Spencer went 3-9 with a 5.54 ERA, 107 strikeouts, and 118.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Stan Spencer earn in his career?
- Stan Spencer's recorded salaries total $371,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Spencer's career ran from 1998 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 2000.
- What was Stan Spencer's salary?
- Stan Spencer's last recorded salary was $201,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $201,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 1999.
- What position did Stan Spencer play?
- Stan Spencer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stan Spencer and how much did he weigh?
- Stan Spencer was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Stan Spencer's career ERA?
- Stan Spencer finished with a 5.54 career ERA, going 3-9 with 107 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Stan Spencer have?
- Stan Spencer recorded 107 career strikeouts.
- Is Stan Spencer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stan Spencer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.