Tom Spencer

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1976-1981 (1978-1978)
Proper Name
Hubert Thomas Spencer
Positions
OF (307) ... SS (62) ... CF (17) ... 1B (10) ... LF (6) ... RF (4) ... DH (2) ... P (1) ... 3B (1)
Height / Weight
6-0 / 170
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
February 28,1951   Age:  75.247
High School
Gallia Academy (Galliopolis,OH)
Drafted/Signed
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
spent102
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Tom Spencer [Hubert Thomas Spencer] played Major League Baseball between 1978-1978. Spencer is 75 years old and was born on February 28th, 1951 in Gallipolis, Ohio. He played his high school baseball for the Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils in Galliopolis, Ohio. He was drafted in the 20th round (470th overall) of the 1969 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Cincinnati Reds but did not sign. Made his Major League Debut on July 17th, 1978 at the age of 27. His first at bat was a lineout to third base against Mike Caldwell. His most frequent teammates throughout his career, based on statistics listed below were Bill Moran, Jim Pankovits, Joe Pittman, Mark Miggins, Donn Seidholz, Randy Niemann, Gordie Pladson, AJ Hill, Andy Pasillas and Jackie Smith. Spencer played 3 seasons with the Houston Astros organization, 3 seasons with ...
the Chicago White Sox and 1 season with the Cincinnati Reds. Led the American Association (AAA) with 10 Sacrifice Hits in 1976.

Jobs in Baseball: Manager for 3 years in the Houston Astros organization with Asheville [A] and Lancaster [A+] between 1983-2011. Manager for 3 years in the Chicago Cubs organization with Pittsfield [AA] and Geneva [A-] between 1985-1987. First Base Coach for the Cleveland Indians for 1 year in 1988. Manager for 1 year in the San Francisco Giants organization with San Jose [A+] in 1990. First Base Coach for the New York Mets for 1 year in 1991. First Base Coach for the Houston Astros for 2 years between 1992-1993. Manager for 3 years in the Chicago White Sox organization with Nashville [AAA], Calgary [AAA] and Charlotte [AAA] between 1997-1999. Manager for 2 years in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization with Tucson [AAA] between 2000-2001. Manager for 3 years in the St. Louis Cardinals organization with Memphis [AAA] and Palm Beach [A+] between 2003-2009. Minor League Outfield Coach for the St. Louis Cardinals for 1 year in 2008.

Awards: Named International League Manager of the Year in 1999.

Career Transactions: Traded from Cincinnati Reds to Chicago White Sox for Hugh Yancy on November 6th, 1976.

Batting Statistics

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yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposlnptbc+gabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfibbgdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so/bbab/hr
1976Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAACIN-25881264194710017474312843670105001464772872.239.306.348.654.222.109.2669.0114.051.5659.86
1977Iowa OaksAmerAAACHA-269511439453104223958843260016001594333470.264.315.404.719.231.140.2877.3913.861.8843.78
1978Knoxville SoxSouAACHA-27129812814793147844773025014001453162964.331.390.516.906.292.185.3379.497.910.8335.13
1978Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA25278/79/9167853296531210040129000011367111.185.209.200.409.031.015.2142.9913.434.500.00
1979Knoxville SoxSouAACHA-2892782723769163335732527034001003042247.254.312.368.680.221.114.2688.228.881.0890.67
1979Charleston CharliesILAAAHOU-28128*3010614385122740691000051113830.358.398.481.879.217.123.3795.317.961.5053.00
1980Tucson TorosPCLAAAHOU-2994712393165127434721123002001032522342.272.302.431.733.226.159.2854.379.132.0959.75
1981Tucson TorosPCLAAAHOU-30144455100101340010064814.114.167.136.303.068.022.1226.258.331.330.00
Tot:MLB (1 yrs) MLB      296531210040129000011367111.185.209.200.409.031.015.2142.9913.434.50
Tot:AL (1 yrs) AL      296531210040129000011367111.185.209.200.409.031.015.2142.9913.434.50
Tot:Minors (6 yrs) Minors      5141755234474872533242452515021511522007101943145329.270.324.405.729.231.134.2887.7211.071.4353.18
Tot:AA (2 yrs) AA      1595538416230101179141055520480024562051111.293.352.443.795.257.150.3038.878.390.9550.27
Tot:AAA (5 yrs) AAA      35512021503125715221633115951631111400465132394218.260.311.387.698.220.127.2817.1812.321.7254.64
Avg:MLB - 162 game avg MLB      162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
Avg:Minors - 162 game avg Minors      162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
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* indicates player had a low sample size of plate appearances.

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yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agetbc+wleraggscgshogrgfsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so/bb
1979Knoxville SoxSouAACHA-280012.0010001003.05442000001.6715.006.000.000.0012.000.00
Tot:Minors (1 yrs) Minors    0012.0010001003.05442000001.6715.006.000.000.0012.00
Tot:AA (1 yrs) AA    0012.0010001003.05442000001.6715.006.000.000.0012.00
Avg:Minors - 162 Inning avg Minors    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
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