Tom Spencer | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Gallipolis, Ohio | February 28, 1951|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 17, 1978, for the Chicago White Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 26, 1978, for the Chicago White Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .185 |
Runs | 3 |
Hits | 12 |
Teams | |
Hubert Thomas Spencer (born February 28,1951) is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. After his playing career,he began a career managing in the minor leagues. He managed three teams to their league championships:the Asheville Tourists (1984),Geneva Cubs (1987),and Charlotte Knights (1997).
Spencer was born in Gallipolis,Ohio and graduated from Gallia Academy High School. [1] He played college baseball at the University of Rio Grande. [2]
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