Michael Coleman
Born: 8/16/1975 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-09-01 | Final Game: 2001-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Michael Donnell Coleman
Biography
Michael Coleman, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1997 to 2001. Over the course of his brief career in Major League Baseball, Coleman appeared in 22 games, where he recorded 13 hits and achieved a batting average of .194. He contributed to his teams with a total of 9 runs batted in and hit 1 home run, alongside stealing 1 base.
Coleman’s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of defensive versatility. Though he did not have an extensive tenure in the league, his presence exemplified the challenges faced by players striving to carve out a place in a highly competitive environment. Coleman's time in MLB, though limited, is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 67 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0.194 | 0.203 | 0.254 | 0.457 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 8 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 12 | 38 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 18 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BOS | OF | 7 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | BOS | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYA | OF | 9 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BOS | AL | $250,000 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | $204,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $454,000 | ||