Former main league outfielder Wayne Comer handed away not too long ago, per numerous experiences. He was 79 years outdated.
Born and raised in Shenandoah, Virginia, Comer was signed as an novice free agent by the Washington Senators in 1962 however was traded to the Tigers whereas nonetheless within the minor leagues. He made it to the majors as a September call-up in 1967, stepping into 4 video games as that season was winding down.
He was again within the minors to start out the next 12 months however acquired known as up when Al Kaline broke his forearm in Could. Comer acquired into 48 video games that season, hitting simply .125 however sticking round largely in a reserve capability. The 1968 Tigers went 103-59 and cruised to the American League pennant, ending 12 video games forward of the Orioles. They’d go on to win the World Sequence in seven video games over the Cardinals, with Comer getting one plate look. He served as a pinch hitter in Sport 3, getting a single in what would finally be his solely postseason at-bat, permitting him to complete his profession with a batting common of 1.000 in postseason/World Sequence play.
Previous to the 1969 season, Comer was chosen within the growth draft by the newly-formed Seattle Pilots, who would final only one season earlier than shifting to Milwaukee and changing into the Brewers. Comer acquired his most in depth enjoying time in that one 12 months with the Pilots, stepping into 147 video games whereas hitting 15 house runs and stealing 18 bases.
The next 12 months, he would transfer to Milwaukee with the staff however was traded to the Senators after simply 13 video games as a Brewer. He performed 77 video games for the Senators in 1970, one of many last years for that membership earlier than they’d later grow to be the Texas Rangers. His contract was bought by the Tigers previous to 1971 however he was caught within the minors for all of that 12 months and solely acquired into 27 main league video games in 1972, his last 12 months within the large leagues.
After his enjoying profession ended, Comer returned to Virginia and coached highschool ball. MLBTR sends our condolences to his associates, household and family members.
