Kid Summers

Born: 1868 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 10/16/1895 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1893-08-05 | Final Game: 1893-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: William Summers

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Biography

Kid Summers, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1893 season. His career spanned only two games, both played on August 5 and 6 of that year. As a position player, Summers did not achieve notable success at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in during his short stint in the league. Summers' time in baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as the game was evolving from the late 19th century's deadball era into a time of increased offense and excitement. While his playing career may not have left a significant mark on the statistical landscape of baseball, his participation in the league reflects the rich tapestry of players who contributed to the game's history, regardless of their on-field achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +40.3% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
1893	STL	NL	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	0	1	1	0
OF	1	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	SLN	C	1	0	0	1	1	0
1893	SLN	OF	1	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1
Left Field	1