Casey Coleman
Born: 7/3/1987 in Fort Myers, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-08-02 | Final Game: 2014-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Joseph Casey Coleman
Biography
Casey Coleman was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014. Born in 1987, Coleman made his debut with the Chicago Cubs, where he began to forge his path in the league. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8-13 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.72. He registered 123 strikeouts during his tenure but did not record any saves, highlighting his role primarily as a starting pitcher rather than a closer.
Coleman’s playing style was characterized by a traditional approach to pitching, emphasizing control and endurance on the mound. He faced the challenges of a competitive era in baseball, where strong offensive performances often overshadowed the contributions of pitchers. Despite not achieving significant accolades, Coleman’s persistence and commitment to the game reflected the spirit of many athletes striving to make their mark in Major League Baseball. His journey from the minor leagues to the majors serves as an inspirational story for aspiring pitchers navigating their own paths in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 13 | 58 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177.7 | 211 | 113 | 18 | 89 | 123 | 5.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 56 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 4.11 | - |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 3 | 9 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.3 | 102 | 60 | 46 | 75 | 6.40 | - |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 37 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 7.40 | - |
| 2014 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5.25 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 48 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.146 | 0.163 | 0.229 | 0.392 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHC | NL | 12 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHC | NL | 21 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | KCR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 26 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHN | P | 12 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | CHN | P | 19 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | P | 17 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | KCA | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | FL | 2006, 2007, 2008 |