John Wemyss “Jake” Seamer (23 June 1913 – 16 April 2006) was a right-handed batsman who played for Oxford University and Somerset either side of the Second World War.
Seamer joined the Sudan Political Service, which limited his first-class cricket appearances to periods of leave. He was named as one of three amateurs to captain Somerset in 1948, leading the team during June and July. That season was his last for Somerset, and he made only one further first-class appearance.
During his time at Oxford, Seamer had become good friends with Mitchell-Innes; the pair both attended the same college, and played together for both the university and Somerset.
Seamer did not appear again for Somerset after his period as captain in 1948. In total for the county, he scored 1,405 runs at an average of 15.61. He made his final first-class appearance the following season, appearing for the Free Foresters against Oxford University.
Photo from SCCC Players, Photographs and Statistics – available in the Museum and Library
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