John Somerlott
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1911)
John Somerlott was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1911 for the Washington Senators, a span of 2 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .204 with 21 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 4/21/1965 in Butler, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-09-19
- Last Game
- 1911-05-25
Full name: John Wesley Somerlott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 103 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | .204 | .234 | .204 | .438 | -230 |
Career AVG .204 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career OBP .234 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career SLG .204 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.
Career OPS .438 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WS1 | AL | 16 | 63 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | .222 | .249 (-11%) | .317 (-19%) | .326 (-32%) | .644 (-26%) | -230.4 |
| 1911 | WS1 | AL | 13 | 40 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 103 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | .204 | — | — | — | — | -230 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (29 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 24 | 85 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 6 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-05-25 | MIN | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-24 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-23 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-17 | MIN | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-16 | MIN | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-05 | MIN | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-04 | MIN | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-03 | MIN | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-05-02 | MIN | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-01 | MIN | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 28 |
John Somerlott: the record in brief
According to the bio, John Somerlott debuted on September 19, 1910 and played a final game on May 25, 1911. Somerlott's only club in the season tables is the Washington Senators. Born on October 26, 1882, in Flint, IN, USA, Somerlott is listed as a first baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Somerlott's listed size is 160 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Somerlott died on April 21, 1965, in Butler, IN, USA. John Somerlott was the playing name; the full given name is John Wesley.
Across 29 games at the plate, Somerlott's career line reads 21 hits in 103 at bats for a .204 average, plus 4 RBI. Somerlott got on base at a .234 rate and slugged .204 (.438 OPS). Somerlott's .204 average ran 21.1% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Somerlott's .438 stands 34.6% below the league's .669. Somerlott collected a career-high 14 hits in 1910. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 1910, did not top the league's .249.
The position breakdown shows 28 games, all at first base. At first base, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 278 putouts and 18 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Somerlott
- What years did John Somerlott play?
- John Somerlott played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1911.
- Was John Somerlott a pitcher?
- No. John Somerlott was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did John Somerlott hit?
- John Somerlott hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did John Somerlott play for?
- John Somerlott played for one team, the Washington Senators (1910–1911).
- What were John Somerlott's career stats?
- In 29 games, John Somerlott had 21 hits, 4 RBI, 8 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .204 batting average.
- What position did John Somerlott play?
- John Somerlott played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Somerlott and how much did he weigh?
- John Somerlott was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- What was John Somerlott's career batting average?
- John Somerlott batted .204 over his career, with 21 hits in 103 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Somerlott have?
- John Somerlott drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is John Somerlott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Somerlott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.