Kevin Coffman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1990)
Kevin Coffman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990 for the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 4 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 4-11 with a 6.42 ERA and 47 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-05
- Last Game
- 1990-10-01
Full name: Kevin Reese Coffman
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 31 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 4.62 | 4.29 (-8%) | -924.1 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 2 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 62 | 43 | 54 | 24 | 5.78 | 3.73 (-55%) | -2509.2 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 11.29 | 3.86 (-192%) | -492.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 11 | 31 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.2 | 119 | 79 | 95 | 47 | 6.42 | — | -3,926 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 37 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .189 | .231 | .270 | .501 | 0 |
Career AVG .189 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career SLG .270 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Career OPS .501 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 19 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 32 | 37 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .189 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (63 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
| Away | 14 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .227 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 53.0 | 66 | 42 | 45 | 22 | 7.13 |
| Away | 13 | 57.2 | 53 | 37 | 50 | 25 | 5.77 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-01 | CHC | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-26 | CHC | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-22 | CHC | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-20 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-09 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-02 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-30 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-18 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-11 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-28 | ATL | SFG | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-01 | CHC | PHI | L | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-26 | CHC | PIT | L | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-22 | CHC | NYN | — | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-20 | CHC | PIT | — | 3.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990-09-09 | CHC | STL | — | 1.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-09-02 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990-08-30 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-08-18 | CHC | ATL | — | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-11 | ATL | SDP | — | 3.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-06-28 | ATL | SFG | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
Salary History
Kevin Coffman's recorded salaries total $165,000 over 2 seasons, 1988 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Coffman's career ran from 1987 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | $65,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $165,000 | ||
Kevin Coffman: the record in brief
Kevin Coffman's major league career runs from a debut on September 5, 1987 to a final game on October 1, 1990. By club, Coffman's seasons break down as the Atlanta Braves (1987 to 1988) and the Chicago Cubs (1990). Coffman played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 19, 1965, in Austin, TX, USA and a listed size of 175 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Coffman's full given name, per the bio, is Kevin Reese Coffman.
Across 31 games (18 starts), Coffman recorded 4 wins against 11 losses with a 6.42 ERA. The same table counts 47 strikeouts. Against a 3.96 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.42 mark was 62.1% worse. In 1988, one of the busiest seasons, Coffman posted a 5.78 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.73.
Coffman appears at one position only: pitcher, in 31 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 13 putouts and 25 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Coffman
- What years did Kevin Coffman play?
- Kevin Coffman played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990.
- Was Kevin Coffman a pitcher?
- Yes. Kevin Coffman pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 47 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Kevin Coffman hit?
- Kevin Coffman hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Kevin Coffman play for?
- Kevin Coffman played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1987–1988) and the Chicago Cubs (1990).
- What were Kevin Coffman's career stats?
- In 31 games, Kevin Coffman went 4-11 with a 6.42 ERA, 47 strikeouts, and 110.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Kevin Coffman earn in his career?
- Kevin Coffman's recorded salaries total $165,000 over 2 seasons, 1988 to 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Coffman's career ran from 1987 to 1990. No salary is recorded for 1987.
- What was Kevin Coffman's salary?
- Kevin Coffman's last recorded salary was $100,000, in 1990. His highest recorded salary was $100,000, in 1990, and his lowest was $65,000, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1988 to 1990.
- What position did Kevin Coffman play?
- Kevin Coffman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kevin Coffman and how much did he weigh?
- Kevin Coffman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Kevin Coffman's career ERA?
- Kevin Coffman finished with a 6.42 career ERA, going 4-11 with 47 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kevin Coffman have?
- Kevin Coffman recorded 47 career strikeouts.
- Is Kevin Coffman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kevin Coffman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.