About Joe Sommer
Lived 1858 – 1938 (aged 79). Joe Sommer was an American baseball player.
Joseph John Sommer (November 20, 1858 – January 16, 1938) was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1880 to 1890 for the Cincinnati Stars, Cincinnati Red Stockings, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Spiders.
Sommer and Jimmy Macullar unsuccessfully attempted to engineer the departure of Pop Corkhill and Chick Fulmer from the Reds in 1883, and as a consequence Sommer and Macullar were sent to Baltimore that offseason. There, they helped lead a turnaround for the Orioles in 1884, which secured the status of manager Billy Barnie. His record was broken in 1888 by Al Myers of the Washington Nationals, who hit .207 that year.
Sommer managed the Superior Red Sox of the Central International League in 1912.
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Who was Joe Sommer?
American baseball player (1858-1938)
When was Joe Sommer born?
Joe Sommer was born on 20 November 1858 in Covington.
When did Joe Sommer die?
Joe Sommer died on 16 January 1938 in Cincinnati.
What was Joe Sommer's occupation?
Joe Sommer was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Sommer?
Joe Sommer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Sommer. https://biography.guide/joe-sommer/
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