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).
Tom Spencer | |
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![]() Spencer (right) sliding into third base safely in 1975. | |
Outfielder | |
Born: (1951-02-28) February 28, 1951 (age 71) Gallipolis, Ohio | |
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 | |
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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]
Spencer was the first base coach for the Cleveland Indians in 1998 and 1989. In 2003, Spencer was named the manager of the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. However, he was replaced as skipper by Danny Sheaffer in the middle of the 2003 season.[3] It was announced on December 9, 2010 that Spencer was named as the manager of the Lancaster JetHawks, the Advanced Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros, for the 2011 season.[4]
Nashville Sounds managers | |
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