Choo-Choo Coleman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1966)
Choo-Choo Coleman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1966 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, a span of 6 seasons. In 201 career games, he hit .197 with 91 hits, 9 home runs, and 30 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 8/15/2016 in Orangeburg, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1961-04-16
- Last Game
- 1966-04-23
Full name: Clarence Coleman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 462 | 51 | 91 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 7 | 37 | 85 | .197 | .266 | .281 | .548 | -1,376 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.
Career OBP .266 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.
Career OPS .548 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 22.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 34 | 47 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .128 | — | — | — | — | -410.1 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 55 | 152 | 24 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 24 | .250 | .257 (-3%) | .326 (-7%) | .393 (+12%) | .719 (+3%) | 40.7 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 106 | 247 | 22 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 49 | .178 | .246 (-28%) | .308 (-14%) | .371 (-42%) | .680 (-30%) | -1007.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 6 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 201 | 462 | 51 | 91 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 7 | 37 | 85 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -1,376 | ||
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 (201 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 105 | 237 | 29 | 57 | 9 | 18 | .241 |
| Away | 96 | 225 | 22 | 34 | 0 | 12 | .151 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-04-23 | NYN | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966-04-22 | NYN | ATL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-04-21 | NYN | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-04-19 | NYN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-04-17 | NYN | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-04-16 | NYN | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-29 | NYN | HOU | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-28 | NYN | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-24 | NYN | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-22 | NYN | SFG | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 154 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Choo-Choo Coleman: the record in brief
Choo-Choo Coleman played a first major league game on April 16, 1961 and a last one on April 23, 1966. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1961) and the New York Mets (1962 to 1966). Born on August 25, 1935, in Orlando, FL, USA, Coleman is listed as a catcher and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. Coleman died on August 15, 2016, in Orangeburg, SC, USA. On the record, Choo-Choo Coleman was born Clarence Coleman.
Coleman's career batting table shows 201 games, 462 at bats and 91 hits, a .197 average, adding 9 homers and 30 RBI. Coleman's career OPS of .548 combines a .266 on-base mark with .281 slugging. The league as a whole hit .253 across Coleman's seasons, which puts the .197 career mark 22.0% below average. Coleman collected a career-high 44 hits in 1963. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1962, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Choo-Choo Coleman
- What years did Choo-Choo Coleman play?
- Choo-Choo Coleman played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1966.
- Was Choo-Choo Coleman a pitcher?
- No. Choo-Choo Coleman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Choo-Choo Coleman hit?
- Choo-Choo Coleman hit 9 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What teams did Choo-Choo Coleman play for?
- Choo-Choo Coleman played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1961) and the New York Mets (1962–1963, 1966).
- What were Choo-Choo Coleman's career stats?
- In 201 games, Choo-Choo Coleman had 91 hits, 9 home runs, 30 RBI, 51 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .197 batting average.
- What position did Choo-Choo Coleman play?
- Choo-Choo Coleman played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Choo-Choo Coleman and how much did he weigh?
- Choo-Choo Coleman was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Choo-Choo Coleman hit each season?
- Choo-Choo Coleman's home runs by season: 0 in 1961, 6 in 1962, 3 in 1963, and 0 in 1966. His most in one season was 6, in 1962.
- What was Choo-Choo Coleman's career batting average?
- Choo-Choo Coleman batted .197 over his career, with 91 hits in 462 at bats.
- How many RBI did Choo-Choo Coleman have?
- Choo-Choo Coleman drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Choo-Choo Coleman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Choo-Choo Coleman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.