Homer Summa, baseball player, 1920-1930

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

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

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