Bill Sommers, baseball player, 1950-1950

Bill Sommers

Born: 2/17/1923 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 9/22/2000 in Palm City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-25 | Final Game: 1950-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Dunn Sommers

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Biography

Bill Sommers was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 25, 1950, to October 1, 1950. Over the course of his brief career, Sommers participated in 65 games, where he recorded 35 hits and achieved a batting average of .255. His contributions to his team included 14 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases. Sommers' time in the league came during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was beginning to shift post-World War II. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some contemporaries, his presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the time. His career, though short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during a period of change and growth in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 137 24 35 5 1 0 14 0 25 14 0.255 0.370 0.307 0.677 -162.9

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1950 SLA AL 65 137 24 35 5 1 0 14 0 25 14 0.255 .265 (-4%) .346 (+7%) .401 (-24%) .747 (-9%) -162.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 21 0 28 31 2 5
3B 37 0 25 52 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 SLA 2B 21 0 28 31 2 5
1950 SLA 3B 37 0 25 52 7 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 21
Third Base 37