Denny Sommers
Dennis James Sommers
Born: July 12, 1940
New London, WI US
Deceased: September 14, 2020
Coaching Career: 1966-1979
Denny Sommers compiled a record of 744 wins and 729 losses in his managing career with the Lexington Giants, Decatur Commodores, Fresno Giants, Amarillo Giants, Lafayette Drillers, Midland Cubs and Montgomery Rebels. He began managing during the 1966 season and last managed during the 1979 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WCL | A | Lexington Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1967 | MWL | A | Decatur Commodores | 120 | 62 | 58 | .517 | |
| 1968 | MWL | A | Decatur Commodores | 117 | 69 | 48 | .590 | |
| 1969 | CL | A | Fresno Giants | 140 | 72 | 68 | .514 | |
| 1970 | CL | A | Fresno Giants | 139 | 71 | 68 | .511 | |
| 1971 | CL | A | Fresno Giants | 140 | 70 | 70 | .500 | |
| 1972 | TL | AA | Amarillo Giants | 139 | 71 | 68 | .511 | |
| 1973 | TL | AA | Amarillo Giants | 139 | 64 | 75 | .460 | |
| 1974 | TL | AA | Amarillo Giants | 131 | 69 | 62 | .527 | |
| 1975 | TL | AA | Lafayette Drillers | 129 | 72 | 57 | .558 | |
| 1976 | TL | AA | Midland Cubs | 136 | 62 | 74 | .456 | |
| 1979 | SL | AA | Montgomery Rebels | 143 | 62 | 81 | .434 | |
| Totals | 1473 | 744 | 729 | .505 |
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