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Name Team Age
Bill Sommers Retired (2011, Age 36) Died (2050, Age 75)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 14
(1995)
3B L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Branch Rickey League 0 12 years (157 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
A- C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 9/7/1975
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 2
Alt Pos (C) Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (---)
C+ (46.2 %) C- (30.5 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2011-11-01Bill Sommers has retired from the Texas Rangers
2005-08-30Bill Sommers of the Texas Rangers is injured and is expected to be out 9 days.
2005-04-01The Texas Rangers have removed Bill Sommers from the trade block.
2002-06-28The Texas Rangers have placed Bill Sommers on the trade block.
1999-04-06The Texas Rangers have promoted Bill Sommers to the major league team. The Texas Rangers have promoted Bill Otten to the major league team. The Texas Rangers have designated Tom Kimsey for assignment. The Texas Rangers have designated Mario Aguila for assignment.
1997-04-25The Texas Rangers have acquired Bill Sommers from the waiver wire.
1997-04-01The Boston Band Of Brothers waive Bill Sommers.