Homer Summa
Born: 11/3/1898 in Gentry, MO, USA
Died: 1/29/1966 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-09-13 | Final Game: 1930-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Homer Wayne Summa
Biography
Homer Summa, born in 1898, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1920 until his retirement in 1930. Over his career, he appeared in 840 games and established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating 905 hits and a commendable batting average of .302. Summa's offensive contributions included 18 home runs and 361 RBIs, alongside demonstrating speed on the base paths with 44 stolen bases. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, when the game was shifting towards a more offensive style following the deadball era.
Known for his solid hitting and versatile play, Summa's impact was especially felt in the outfield, where he showcased both defensive skills and an ability to generate runs. His consistent performance made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the game. Summa's legacy is marked by his impressive statistics and the role he played in the evolution of baseball during the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840 | 3001 | 414 | 905 | 166 | 34 | 18 | 361 | 44 | 166 | 88 | 0.302 | 0.346 | 0.398 | 0.743 | -194.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 10 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.318 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 12 | 46 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.348 | 246.5 |
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 137 | 525 | 92 | 172 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 69 | 9 | 33 | 20 | 0.328 | 804.0 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 111 | 390 | 55 | 113 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 0.290 | -563.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 75 | 224 | 28 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0.330 | 6.8 |
| 1926 | CLE | AL | 154 | 581 | 74 | 179 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 76 | 15 | 47 | 9 | 0.308 | 686.6 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 145 | 574 | 73 | 164 | 41 | 7 | 4 | 74 | 6 | 32 | 18 | 0.286 | -190.1 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 134 | 504 | 60 | 143 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 57 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 0.284 | -843.2 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 37 | 81 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.272 | -288.5 |
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 25 | 54 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.278 | -53.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS | PHA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 773 | 0 | 1368 | 75 | 58 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PIT | OF | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | CLE | OF | 12 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CLE | OF | 136 | 0 | 216 | 15 | 12 | 5 |
| 1924 | CLE | OF | 95 | 0 | 167 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| 1925 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1925 | CLE | OF | 54 | 0 | 83 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1926 | CLE | OF | 154 | 0 | 328 | 18 | 9 | 5 |
| 1927 | CLE | OF | 145 | 0 | 242 | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| 1928 | CLE | OF | 132 | 0 | 223 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1929 | PHA | OF | 24 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | PHA | OF | 15 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 31 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 729 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1918 |