Gordy Coleman
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1959-1967)
Gordy Coleman was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1967 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 9 seasons. In 773 career games, he hit .273 with 650 hits, 98 home runs, and 387 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,951.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- Died
- 3/12/1994 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1959-09-19
- Last Game
- 1967-05-03
Full name: Gordon Calvin Coleman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | 2,384 | 282 | 650 | 102 | 11 | 98 | 387 | 9 | 177 | 333 | .273 | .324 | .448 | .772 | 3,951 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .448 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.
Career OPS .772 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — +10.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 6 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .533 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 66 | 251 | 26 | 68 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 12 | 32 | .271 | .255 (+6%) | .323 (-5%) | .387 (+1%) | .711 (-2%) | -103.6 |
| 1961 | CIN | NL | 150 | 520 | 63 | 149 | 27 | 4 | 26 | 87 | 1 | 45 | 67 | .287 | .258 (+11%) | .328 (+4%) | .399 (+26%) | .727 (+16%) | 1548.2 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 136 | 476 | 73 | 132 | 13 | 1 | 28 | 86 | 2 | 36 | 68 | .277 | .257 (+8%) | .326 (+1%) | .393 (+23%) | .719 (+13%) | 1182.9 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 123 | 365 | 38 | 90 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 59 | 1 | 29 | 51 | .247 | .246 (avg) | .308 (-2%) | .371 (+15%) | .680 (+7%) | 403.3 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 89 | 198 | 18 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 2 | 13 | 30 | .242 | .250 (-3%) | .312 (-7%) | .377 (-2%) | .690 (-4%) | -157.6 |
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 108 | 325 | 39 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 57 | 0 | 24 | 38 | .302 | .245 (+23%) | .310 (+12%) | .371 (+32%) | .682 (+23%) | 1266.0 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 91 | 227 | 20 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 2 | 16 | 45 | .251 | .248 (+1%) | .309 (-3%) | .376 (-8%) | .685 (-6%) | -187.9 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 773 | 2,384 | 282 | 650 | 102 | 11 | 98 | 387 | 9 | 177 | 333 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 3,951 | ||
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 (773 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 396 | 1162 | 151 | 349 | 53 | 212 | .300 |
| Away | 377 | 1222 | 131 | 301 | 45 | 175 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-05-03 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-05-02 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-04-16 | CIN | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-04-14 | CIN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-10-01 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-28 | CIN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-25 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-24 | CIN | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-09-20 | CIN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-18 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 659 | 622 | 4893 | 448 | 52 | 442 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CLE | 1B | 3 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | CIN | 1B | 66 | 65 | 559 | 63 | 1 | 69 |
| 1961 | CIN | 1B | 150 | 140 | 1162 | 121 | 11 | 93 |
| 1962 | CIN | 1B | 128 | 121 | 1021 | 83 | 12 | 100 |
| 1963 | CIN | 1B | 107 | 94 | 752 | 65 | 11 | 66 |
| 1964 | CIN | 1B | 49 | 48 | 352 | 35 | 4 | 28 |
| 1965 | CIN | 1B | 89 | 87 | 621 | 48 | 6 | 52 |
| 1966 | CIN | 1B | 65 | 63 | 399 | 29 | 6 | 33 |
| 1967 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 658 |
Most Similar Players
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Gordy Coleman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Gordy Coleman: the record in brief
Gordy Coleman played a first major league game on September 19, 1959 and a last one on May 3, 1967. By club, Coleman's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1959) and the Cincinnati Reds (1960 through 1967). Born on July 5, 1934, in Rockville, MD, USA, Coleman is listed as a first baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 3 inches and 215 pounds. Coleman's death is recorded on March 12, 1994, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Gordy Coleman was the playing name; the full given name is Gordon Calvin.
Coleman's career batting table shows 773 games, 2,384 at bats and 650 hits, a .273 average, along with 98 homers and 387 runs batted in. Coleman's career OPS of .772 combines a .324 on-base mark with .448 slugging. Set against a .251 league average for the same years, Coleman's .273 average sits 8.7% above it. The OPS comparison is .772 to a league .696, 10.8% above average. 1962 was Coleman's biggest home run year, with 28.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gordy Coleman
- What years did Gordy Coleman play?
- Gordy Coleman played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1967.
- Was Gordy Coleman a pitcher?
- No. Gordy Coleman was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gordy Coleman hit?
- Gordy Coleman hit 98 career home runs with 650 hits.
- What teams did Gordy Coleman play for?
- Gordy Coleman played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1959) and the Cincinnati Reds (1960–1967).
- What were Gordy Coleman's career stats?
- In 773 games, Gordy Coleman had 650 hits, 98 home runs, 387 RBI, 282 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Gordy Coleman play?
- Gordy Coleman played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gordy Coleman and how much did he weigh?
- Gordy Coleman was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gordy Coleman hit each season?
- Gordy Coleman's home runs by season: 0 in 1959, 6 in 1960, 26 in 1961, 28 in 1962, 14 in 1963, 5 in 1964, 14 in 1965, 5 in 1966, and 0 in 1967. His most in one season was 28, in 1962.
- What was Gordy Coleman's career batting average?
- Gordy Coleman batted .273 over his career, with 650 hits in 2,384 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gordy Coleman have?
- Gordy Coleman drove in 387 runs in his career.
- Is Gordy Coleman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gordy Coleman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.