About Tubby Spencer
Lived 1884 – 1945 (aged 61). Tubby Spencer was an American baseball player.
Edward Russell "Tubby" Spencer (January 26, 1884 – February 1, 1945) was an American catcher for the St. Louis Browns (1905–08), Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies (1911), and Detroit Tigers (1916–18).
He led the American League in being hit by pitches (9) in 1917. In nine seasons he played in 449 games and had 1,326 at bats, 106 runs, 298 hits, 43 doubles, 10 triples, 3 home runs, 133 RBI, 13 stolen bases, 87 walks.225 batting average.281 on-base percentage.279 slugging percentage, 370 total bases, and 27 sacrifice hits.
He died in San Francisco, California at the age of 61.
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Who was Tubby Spencer?
American baseball player and coach (1884–1945)
When was Tubby Spencer born?
Tubby Spencer was born on 26 January 1884 in Oil City.
When did Tubby Spencer die?
Tubby Spencer died on 1 February 1945 in San Francisco.
What was Tubby Spencer's occupation?
Tubby Spencer was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tubby Spencer?
Tubby Spencer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tubby Spencer. https://biography.guide/tubby-spencer/
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