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Orlando Cepeda League (AAA)
7-27-2309
Bugs Sommers Relief Pitcher
Retired (2026, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.50 Total Rating   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 66-67 Status Deceased (2066) Option Years 0  
SV 245 Age at Death 77 Date of Birth 10-30-1989
K 664 Drafted Round 1, Pick 9
(2009)
Majors Svc Time 14 years
(77 games)
IP 1034.2
WHIP 1.41
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance D+   Ldrship
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity B-   Mentor Val
Speed Bunt C- Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm C- WS Appearances 3
2B --- CF ---   Health LCS Appearances 4
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 4
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
2017ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
2020ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
2021ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
2022ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2026-11-01Bugs Sommers has retired from the Chicago Athletics
2025-05-10Bugs Sommers of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
2016-06-01Bugs Sommers of the Cleveland Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 36 days.
2014-04-01The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bugs Sommers to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Mike Wood for assignment.
2013-09-19The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bugs Sommers to the minors.
2013-04-01The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Greg Ritchey to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bugs Sommers to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Steve Williams for assignment. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Dom Jones for assignment.
2012-05-19The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bugs Sommers to the minors.
2012-03-25The Detroit Athletics have promoted Norm Luebber to the major league team. The Detroit Athletics have promoted Bugs Sommers to the major league team. The Detroit Athletics have designated Bob Klepfer for assignment.