Michael Shane Spencer

Position: Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 210 lb.

Born: February 20, 1972 in Key West, FL
High School: Granite Hills HS (El Cajon, CA)
Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 28th round of the 1990 amateur draft.
Signed June 7, 1990. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 10, 1998 (Age 26)   vs. OAK 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Yankees/Mets/Indians/Rangers 1998-2004
Agents: David Trimble,Jim Krivacs [*]
Final Game: July 22, 2004 (Age 32)   vs. MON 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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