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Jim Spencer

First Base2 seasons1981–1982

Biography

Jim Spencer was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born July 30, 1947 in Hanover, PA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 195 pounds, Jim Spencer debuted on September 7, 1968 and last played on June 20, 1982.

Over 1553 major-league games, Jim Spencer batted .250 with 1227 hits, 146 home runs, and 599 RBI in 4908 at-bats.

Every one of Jim's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

July 30, 1947

Birthplace

Hanover, PA

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Left

Height / Weight

6' 2", 195 lb

MLB Debut

September 7, 1968

Final Game

June 20, 1982

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1553 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1553	4908	541	1227	179	27	146	599	407	583	.250	.307	.387	.694

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1968	California Angels	19	68	13	0	5	.191
1969	California Angels	113	386	98	10	31	.254
1970	California Angels	146	511	140	12	68	.274
1971	California Angels	148	510	121	18	59	.237
1972	California Angels	82	212	47	1	14	.222
1973	California Angels	29	87	21	2	11	.241
1973	Texas Rangers	102	352	94	4	43	.267
1973	?	131	439	115	6	54	.262
1974	Texas Rangers	118	352	98	7	44	.278
1975	Texas Rangers	132	403	107	11	47	.266
1976	Chicago White Sox	150	518	131	14	70	.253
1977	Chicago White Sox	128	470	116	18	69	.247
1978	New York Yankees	71	150	34	7	24	.227
1979	New York Yankees	106	295	85	23	53	.288
1980	New York Yankees	97	259	61	13	43	.236
1981	New York Yankees	25	63	9	2	4	.143
1981	Oakland Athletics	54	171	35	2	9	.205
1981	?	79	234	44	4	13	.188
1982	Oakland Athletics	33	101	17	2	5	.168

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jim Spencer appears across the 1981 and 1982 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jim Spencer played 87 games with 52 hits and 14 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jim Spencer.

Rickey Henderson Dwayne Murphy Mike Norris Rick Langford Steve McCatty Wayne Gross Mike Davis Jeff Newman

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jim Spencer play?

Jim Spencer was a first baseman who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

When did Jim Spencer play for the Athletics?

Jim Spencer appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1981 and 1982.

Where was Jim Spencer born?

Jim Spencer was born on July 30, 1947 in Hanover, PA.

What were Jim Spencer's MLB career stats?

Over 1553 MLB games, Jim Spencer hit .250 with 1227 hits, 146 home runs, and 599 RBI.

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