Mineral Area CC: Second team all-conference after batting .374 with 10 doubles, one triple, one home run and 20 RBIs as a sophomore at Mineral Area CC in Park Hills, Mo. ... scored 32 runs in 2007 ... hit .350 with 15 RBIs and 12 doubles as a freshman.

Prep: Named second team all-state after playing on the 2004 state championship team at St. John Vianney High School in Kirkwood, Mo. ... teammate of Southeast pitcher Josh Syberg and catcher Jim Klocke ... coached by Steve Bieser ... qualified for wrestling state tournament in 2005 ... also played hockey.

Personal: Born 8-4-86 ... son of Tom and Donna Spencer ... majoring in Construction Management & Design ... favorite MLB player is Chase Utley ... enjoys hunting and fishing ... would most like to meet Babe Ruth ... favorite singer is Hank Williams, Jr.

Spencer elevates over the runner to turn a double play at Memphis on March 16, 2008.