Andy Sommers

Born: 10/26/1865 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 7/22/1908 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-27 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: John Andrew Sommers

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Biography

Andy Sommers, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transitional phase of baseball as it evolved from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented game. Sommers played from 1887 until his retirement on October 4, 1890, participating in a total of 98 games primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he recorded 67 hits, 3 home runs, and 36 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .198. His contributions on the base paths were notable, as he successfully stole 8 bases. Though not among the most celebrated players of his time, Sommers' career reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by athletes in the late 1800s, where the game was still developing its identity and strategies. His efforts on the field helped pave the way for future generations of players, embodying the spirit of competition during a formative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 339 35 67 13 4 3 36 8 16 62 0.198 0.242 0.286 0.528 -1122.8

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1887 NY4 AA 33 116 9 21 3 0 1 12 6 7 19 0.181 .270 (-33%) .331 (-29%) .373 (-38%) .705 (-34%) -652.1
1888 BSN NL 4 13 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1889 CHC NL 12 45 5 10 5 0 0 8 0 2 8 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1889 IN3 NL 23 84 12 21 2 2 2 14 2 1 16 0.250 .263 (-5%) .334 (-20%) .357 (+10%) .691 (-5%) 0.0
1890 NY1 NL 17 47 4 5 1 1 0 1 0 4 13 0.106 — — — — -363.7
1890 CL4 NL 9 34 4 7 1 1 0 1 0 2 3 0.206 — — — — -363.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 48 1 1 4
C 86 0 366 107 77 7
OF 7 0 7 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 NY4 1B 1 0 10 0 0 2
1887 NY4 C 31 0 112 44 32 3
1887 NY4 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1888 BSN C 4 0 20 2 3 0
1889 CHN C 11 0 45 11 11 1
1889 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1889 IN3 C 21 0 103 21 13 2
1889 IN3 OF 2 0 2 0 1 0
1890 NY1 1B 5 0 38 1 1 2
1890 NY1 C 11 0 51 16 13 1
1890 NY1 OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1890 CL4 C 8 0 35 13 5 0
1890 CL4 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 86
First Base 6
Center Field 3
Right Field 4