Champ Summers

Born: 6/15/1946 in Bremerton, WA, USA

Died: 10/11/2012 in Ocala, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-05-04 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Junior Summers

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Biography

Champ Summers, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1974 to 1984. Known for his versatility as a position player, Summers contributed significantly to multiple teams during his time in Major League Baseball. He played in a total of 698 games, amassing 350 hits, 54 home runs, and 218 RBIs, which reflected his ability to impact games both at the plate and in the field. With a career batting average of .255, Summers demonstrated a solid offensive presence, complemented by his 15 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the base paths. Summers' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of offensive production. His contributions were particularly valuable to teams looking for a reliable bat. While he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and ability to adapt to various roles within the lineup made him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. After retiring on September 30, 1984, Champ Summers left behind a legacy of dedication and resilience that continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
698	1371	199	350	63	4	54	218	15	188	244	0.255	0.350	0.425	0.776	3046.4

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.776 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +9.6% 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
1974	OAK	AL	20	24	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	1	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	CHC	NL	76	91	14	21	5	1	1	16	0	10	13	0.231	.257 (-10%)	.327 (-5%)	.374 (-9%)	.701 (-7%)	-119.1
1976	CHC	NL	83	126	11	26	2	0	3	13	1	13	31	0.206	.255 (-19%)	.320 (-11%)	.360 (-19%)	.681 (-15%)	-317.6
1977	CIN	NL	59	76	11	13	4	0	3	6	0	6	16	0.171	.264 (-35%)	.329 (-28%)	.401 (-15%)	.730 (-21%)	-304.4
1978	CIN	NL	13	35	4	9	2	0	1	3	2	7	4	0.257	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	CIN	NL	27	60	10	12	2	1	1	11	0	13	15	0.200	.265 (-25%)	.329 (+7%)	.397 (-20%)	.727 (-8%)	-37.1
1979	DET	AL	90	246	47	77	12	1	20	51	7	40	33	0.313	.265 (+18%)	.329 (+25%)	.397 (+54%)	.727 (+41%)	-37.1
1980	DET	AL	120	347	61	103	19	1	17	60	4	52	52	0.297	.264 (+12%)	.326 (+20%)	.387 (+30%)	.714 (+26%)	1873.1
1981	DET	AL	64	165	16	42	8	0	3	21	1	19	35	0.255	.255 (avg)	.320 (+6%)	.368 (-3%)	.688 (+1%)	77.2
1982	SFG	NL	70	125	15	31	5	0	4	19	0	16	17	0.248	.261 (-5%)	.324 (+6%)	.388 (-1%)	.712 (+2%)	82.9
1983	SFG	NL	29	22	3	3	0	0	0	3	0	7	8	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	SDP	NL	47	54	5	10	3	0	1	12	0	4	15	0.185	.259 (-29%)	.322 (-21%)	.384 (-23%)	.707 (-22%)	-204.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1984	NLCS	SDN	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1984	WS	SDN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	32	18	192	12	1	23
3B	1	0	1	1	0	1
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	263	189	315	10	14	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	OAK	OF	12	1	6	0	0	0
1975	CHN	OF	18	9	16	0	2	0
1976	CHN	1B	10	7	69	4	0	10
1976	CHN	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1976	CHN	OF	26	12	26	1	1	0
1977	CIN	3B	1	0	1	1	0	1
1977	CIN	OF	16	9	23	1	0	0
1978	CIN	OF	12	11	14	0	1	0
1979	CIN	1B	6	6	41	5	1	4
1979	CIN	OF	13	11	15	1	1	0
1979	DET	1B	4	2	23	1	0	1
1979	DET	OF	69	60	87	3	1	0
1980	DET	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1980	DET	OF	47	33	60	1	3	0
1981	DET	OF	18	15	26	1	1	0
1982	SFN	1B	3	2	6	1	0	0
1982	SFN	OF	31	27	40	2	4	0
1983	SFN	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1984	SDN	1B	8	1	53	1	0	8