Rudy Sommers, baseball player, 1912-1927

Rudy Sommers

Born: 10/30/1886 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 3/18/1949 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-08 | Final Game: 1927-07-13

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Rudolph Sommers

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Biography

Rudy Sommers was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1912 to 1927. Born in 1886, Sommers made his mark in a transitional era of baseball, where the game was evolving rapidly, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a win-loss record of 2-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. Sommers was known for his resilience on the mound, striking out 44 batters and securing 2 saves during his tenure. Sommers' playing style reflected the competitive spirit of his time, as he faced a league that was beginning to embrace more aggressive batting approaches. Despite the challenges he encountered, Sommers contributed to the teams he played for with his pitching skills. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, offered a glimpse into the lives of players who navigated the complexities of the sport during the early 20th century. His legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination and grit of the players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 8 33 8 2 0 2 101.0 113 54 4 53 44 4.81 0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 33.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1912 CHC NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 1 2 2 3.00 — -
1914 BRF FL 2 7 23 8 2 0 2 82.0 88 37 34 40 4.06 2.93 (-39%) -478.4
1926 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 3 3 0 13.50 — 0.0
1927 BOS AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 14.0 18 13 14 2 8.36 4.08 (-105%) -1256.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 27 1 7 1 1 0 1 0 4 1 0.259 0.375 0.370 0.745 0.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +5.5% above 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
1912 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 BRF FL 23 24 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1926 BOS AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1927 BOS AL 7 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 33 0 2 30 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 BRF P 23 0 2 22 3 0
1926 BOS P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1927 BOS P 7 0 0 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 33