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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |