California Angels
Spencer began the 1969 season assigned to the Hawaii Islanders, but with former All-Star Dick Stuart not panning out at first base, he was back with the Angels by May. In just his second start of the season, he went four-for-five against the Baltimore Orioles. For the season, he batted .254 with ten home runs and 31 RBIs.
While Spencer's offensive numbers improved in 1970, his fielding improved more-so, as he led the American League with 1212 put-outs at first and a .995 fielding percentage to win the Gold Glove award.
Injuries limited Spencer to 82 games in 1972. A month into the 1973 season, Spencer was traded to the Texas Rangers with Lloyd Allen for Mike Epstein, Rich Hand and Rick Stelmaszek.
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