Jimmie Coker
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1967)
Jimmie Coker was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1967 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the San Francisco Giants, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 10 seasons. In 233 career games, he hit .231 with 137 hits, 16 home runs, and 70 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- Died
- 10/29/1991 in Throckmorton, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1958-09-11
- Last Game
- 1967-09-12
Full name: Jimmie Goodwin Coker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 592 | 44 | 137 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 55 | 99 | .231 | .299 | .351 | .651 | -831 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OPS .651 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 81 | 252 | 18 | 54 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 45 | .214 | .255 (-16%) | .323 (-11%) | .387 (-15%) | .711 (-13%) | -508.8 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 11 | 25 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | SFN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 11 | 32 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 24 | 61 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 16 | .246 | .245 (avg) | .310 (+6%) | .371 (+1%) | .682 (+3%) | 42.2 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 50 | 111 | 9 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 5 | .252 | .248 (+1%) | .309 (-3%) | .376 (+3%) | .685 (avg) | -4.9 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 45 | 97 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .186 | .242 (-23%) | .306 (-29%) | .357 (-19%) | .663 (-24%) | -359.6 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 233 | 592 | 44 | 137 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 55 | 99 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -831 | ||
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 (233 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 109 | 283 | 21 | 56 | 8 | 32 | .198 |
| Away | 124 | 309 | 23 | 81 | 8 | 38 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-09-12 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-08 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-01 | CIN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-26 | CIN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-18 | CIN | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1967-08-16 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-07-31 | CIN | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-07-30 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967-07-20 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-07-16 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 194 | 160 | 1027 | 100 | 19 | 13 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | C | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | PHI | C | 76 | 73 | 394 | 43 | 8 | 5 |
| 1961 | PHI | C | 11 | 9 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | SFN | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | CIN | C | 11 | 8 | 63 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CIN | C | 19 | 16 | 145 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1966 | CIN | C | 39 | 30 | 205 | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| 1966 | CIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CIN | C | 34 | 22 | 146 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 194 |
| Left Field | 2 |
Jimmie Coker: the record in brief
Jimmie Coker played a first major league game on September 11, 1958 and a last one on September 12, 1967. Coker played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1958 through 1962), the San Francisco Giants (1963), and the Cincinnati Reds (1964 through 1967). At 5'11" and 195 pounds, Coker is listed as a catcher. Coker threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Coker was born on March 28, 1936, in Holly Hill, SC, USA. The bio records the death on October 29, 1991, in Throckmorton, TX, USA. Jimmie Coker was the playing name; the full given name is Jimmie Goodwin.
Coker finished with 137 hits from 592 at bats in 233 games, which works out to .231, along with 16 home runs and 70 RBI. Reaching base at a .299 clip and slugging .351, Coker finished with a .651 OPS. Coker's .231 average ran 7.8% below the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 54, in 1960. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .214 in 1960, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmie Coker
- What years did Jimmie Coker play?
- Jimmie Coker played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1967.
- Was Jimmie Coker a pitcher?
- No. Jimmie Coker was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jimmie Coker hit?
- Jimmie Coker hit 16 career home runs with 137 hits.
- What teams did Jimmie Coker play for?
- Jimmie Coker played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1958, 1960–1962), the San Francisco Giants (1963), and the Cincinnati Reds (1964–1967).
- What were Jimmie Coker's career stats?
- In 233 games, Jimmie Coker had 137 hits, 16 home runs, 70 RBI, 44 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average.
- What position did Jimmie Coker play?
- Jimmie Coker played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmie Coker and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmie Coker was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jimmie Coker hit each season?
- Jimmie Coker's home runs by season: 0 in 1958, 6 in 1960, 1 in 1961, 0 in 1962, 0 in 1963, 1 in 1964, 2 in 1965, 4 in 1966, and 2 in 1967. His most in one season was 6, in 1960.
- What was Jimmie Coker's career batting average?
- Jimmie Coker batted .231 over his career, with 137 hits in 592 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmie Coker have?
- Jimmie Coker drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmie Coker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmie Coker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.