Carl Sumner

Born: 9/28/1908 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 2/8/1999 in Chatham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-07-25 | Final Game: 1928-08-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Carl Ringdahl Sumner

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Biography

Carl Sumner, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 25, 1928, to August 21, 1928. A position player, Sumner made a notable impact during his short time in Major League Baseball, appearing in 16 games. He accumulated a total of 8 hits, achieving a batting average of .276, along with 3 RBIs. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his stint, his presence on the field demonstrated the competitive spirit and talent characteristic of players from the late 1920s, a time when the game was transitioning towards a more dynamic style of play. Sumner's career, while limited, reflects the experiences of many players during the era, who often faced challenges in securing long-term roles amidst a rapidly changing sport. The late 1920s was marked by the emergence of power hitters and an increasing emphasis on offensive production, which may have influenced his performance and opportunities. Despite the brevity of his career, Sumner remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who contributed to the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	29	6	8	1	1	0	3	0	5	6	0.276	0.382	0.379	0.762	0.0

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — near 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
1928	BOS	AL	16	29	6	8	1	1	0	3	0	5	6	0.276	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	10	0	12	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	BOS	OF	10	0	12	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	5
Center Field	4
Right Field	1