Tom Spencer (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tom Spencer |
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Spencer (right) sliding into third base safely in 1975
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 28, 1951 Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S. |
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| July 17, 1978, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
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| August 26, 1978, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .185 | ||
| Runs | 3 | ||
| Hits | 12 | ||
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Hubert Thomas Spencer, born on February 28, 1951, is an American who used to play baseball. He was an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Chicago White Sox for one season. After his playing days, he became a manager in the minor leagues. He led three different teams to win their league championships. These teams were the Asheville Tourists in 1984, the Geneva Cubs in 1987, and the Charlotte Knights in 1997.
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Where Was Tom Spencer Born?
Tom Spencer was born in a town called Gallipolis, Ohio. He went to Gallia Academy High School. After high school, he continued to play college baseball at the University of Rio Grande.
Tom Spencer's Coaching Career
Coaching in Major League Baseball
Tom Spencer also worked as a coach in Major League Baseball. He was the first base coach for the Cleveland Indians in 1998 and 1989.
Managing Minor League Teams
Spencer spent a lot of time managing teams in the minor leagues. In 2003, he became the manager for the Memphis Redbirds. This team is a Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. However, he was replaced by Danny Sheaffer during that same season.
On December 9, 2010, it was announced that Spencer would manage the Lancaster JetHawks. This team is an Advanced Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros. He managed them during the 2011 season.
External Links
- "JetHawks Announce Tom Spencer as 2011 Manager". Lancaster JetHawks - News - Press Releases. 9 December 2010.
- "Tom Spencer Statistics". The Baseball Cube. 26 January 2008.
- "Tom Spencer Statistics". Baseball-Reference. 26 January 2008.
- Baseball Almanac
