Buck Coats, baseball player, 2006-2008

Buck Coats

Born: 6/9/1982 in Fort Benning, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-08-22 | Final Game: 2008-04-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Buck Coats was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2008. Born in 1982, Coats made his MLB debut on August 22, 2006, and continued to be active until April 11, 2008. Throughout his brief career, he appeared in 46 games, where he recorded 11 hits, including one home run, and drove in three runs. His batting average settled at .193, and he contributed one stolen base to his teams. Coats' career unfolded during a period marked by a blend of traditional baseball dynamics and the evolving strategies of modern play. While he faced stiff competition, he showcased his skills at the major league level, embodying the determination and resilience characterizing many players of his era. Although his time in the spotlight was short, Coats' journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and aspirations of those who strive to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 57 4 11 5 0 1 3 1 4 23 0.193 0.242 0.333 0.575 0.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2006 CHC NL 18 18 2 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2007 CIN NL 20 34 2 7 4 0 0 2 0 3 15 0.206 — — — — 0.0
2008 TOR AL 8 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 23 6 27 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 CHN OF 4 1 3 0 0 0
2007 CIN OF 12 4 18 2 1 0
2008 TOR OF 7 1 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 5
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 TOR AL $392,100
Total Career Earnings $392,100