Vern Spencer

Born: 2/4/1894 in Wixom, MI, USA

Died: 6/3/1971 in Wixom, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-07-04 | Final Game: 1920-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Vernon Murray Spencer

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Biography

Vern Spencer was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played in the early 20th century during a transformative era in the sport. His career spanned from July 4, 1920, to October 1, 1920, where he took the field as a position player. Over the course of his brief career, Spencer appeared in 45 games, where he recorded 28 hits and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .200. Despite not hitting any home runs, he showcased some speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. Spencer's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, where small ball tactics, such as bunting and base running, were vital components of a team's strategy. Though his career in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his contributions during a time when the game was evolving laid the groundwork for future generations of players. The 1920 season marked a shift in baseball as it emerged from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game, and while Spencer did not become a household name, his participation in the league during this pivotal time is a testament to his role in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	140	15	28	2	3	0	19	4	11	17	0.200	0.258	0.257	0.515	-617.4

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1920	NY1	NL	45	140	15	28	2	3	0	19	4	11	17	0.200	.271 (-26%)	.331 (-22%)	.363 (-29%)	.694 (-26%)	-617.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	40	0	76	6	6	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	NY1	OF	40	0	76	6	6	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	37
Right Field	3