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Kirby Puckett League
8-17-2079
Paul Sommers Relief Pitcher
Retired (1984, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 5.35 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 96-158 Status Deceased (2007) Option Years 0  
SV 1 Age at Death 59 Date of Birth 10-26-1948
K 1418 Drafted Round 1, Pick 5
(1972)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(87 games)
IP 2195.1
WHIP 1.47
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D+ Endurance C+   Ldrship B+
Power vs. R D  Power vs. L C- Velocity B-   Mentor Val A 
Speed B- Bunt C  Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C+ WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm B  WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health F  LCS Appearances 1
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year   Team W L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HBP BB SO WHIP ERA Awards
1972 BAL
4
 16
29
29
1
0
0
 0
150.1
 196 118 116 1 38
94
1.56
6.94
1973 BAL
8
 10
26
26
2
1
0
 0
150.1
 184 114 109 3 69
80
1.68
6.53
1974 BAL
9
 18
32
32
2
0
0
 0
194.0
 207 117 110 1 70
147
1.43
5.10
1975 BAL
7
 14
31
31
2
1
0
 0
198.2
 223 130 126 2 60
106
1.42
5.71
1976 BAL
10
 13
30
30
3
0
0
 0
199.0
 231 108 104 4 62
134
1.47
4.70
1977 BAL
10
 12
33
31
6
1
0
 0
184.2
 222 136 130 2 71
117
1.59
6.34
1978 BAL
10
 15
32
32
5
2
0
 0
208.1
 216 113 108 2 80
160
1.42
4.67
1979 BAL
12
 14
32
32
5
0
0
 0
221.0
 229 126 117 3 79
154
1.39
4.76
1980 BAL
5
 1
63
0
0
0
1
 0
71.2
 69 37 36 1 22
50
1.27
4.52
1981 BAL-KC
1
 2
47
0
0
0
0
 1
62.0
 71 33 33 2 21
43
1.48
4.79
1982 KC
7
 13
32
32
3
0
0
 0
196.1
 207 107 96 5 69
131
1.41
4.40
1983 KC
8
 13
40
27
3
0
0
 0
176.1
 191 111 98 2 63
93
1.44
5.00
1984 KC
5
 17
33
33
1
0
0
 0
182.2
 220 128 121 3 58
109
1.52
5.96
2079
0
 0
0
0
0
0
0
 0
0.0
 0 0 0 0 0
0
0.00
0.00
Total
96
 158
460
335
33
5
1
 1
2195.1
 2466 1378 1304 31 762
1418
1.47
5.35
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1984-11-01Paul Sommers has retired from the Kansas City Prairie Princes
1981-08-01A trade has been completed between the Baltimore Barons and the Kansas City Prairie Princes. The Kansas City Prairie Princes receive Paul Sommers from the Baltimore Barons in exchange for Greg Johnson, Johnny Wambsganss.
1980-05-31Paul Sommers of the Baltimore Barons is injured and is expected to be out 16 days.
1972-05-28The Baltimore Barons have promoted Paul Sommers to the major league team. The Baltimore Barons have designated Bobby Samuels for assignment.
1972-05-20The Baltimore Barons have promoted Peanuts McAuliffe to the major league team. The Baltimore Barons have promoted Al Benge to the major league team. The Baltimore Barons have designated Chris Durocher for assignment. The Baltimore Barons have sent Paul Sommers to the minors.
1972-05-13The Baltimore Barons have promoted Paul Sommers to the major league team. The Baltimore Barons have sent Howie Smith to the minors.
1972-05-03The Baltimore Barons have sent Paul Sommers to the minors.
1972-05-03The Baltimore Barons have promoted Paul Sommers to the major league team.
1972-04-30The Baltimore Barons have promoted Howie Smith to the major league team. The Baltimore Barons have sent Paul Sommers to the minors.
1972-04-01The Baltimore Barons have promoted Paul Sommers to the major league team. The Baltimore Barons have sent Howie Smith to the minors.