Spencer Howard

Spencer Lee Howard

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weigh 210 lb.
• School Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
• High School Templeton (CA) High School
• Debut August 9, 2020

• Born July 28, 1996 in San Luis Obispo, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Spencer Howard was considered the top pitching prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization when he made his major league debut on August 9, 2020. He had been a 2nd-round selection by the Phils in the 2017 amateur draft, 45th overall. He was signed by scout Shane Bowers­. He started against the Atlanta Braves that day, giving up 4 runs in 4 2/3 innings to be saddled with an 8-0 loss.

He was traded to the Texas Rangers on July 30, 2021 in the deal that sent veteran pitchers Kyle Gibson and Ian Kennedy to the Phillies.

Further Reading

• Todd Zolecki: "Howard shows glimpses of potential in debut", mlb.com, August 9, 2020. [1]

Related Sites

• Spencer Howard on mlb.com