Michael Coleman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2001)
Michael Coleman was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001 for the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .194 with 13 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-01
- Last Game
- 2001-05-16
Full name: Michael Donnell Coleman
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 | .194 | .203 | .254 | .457 | 0 |
Career AVG .194 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career OBP .203 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.
Career SLG .254 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.
Career OPS .457 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 8 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | 12 | 38 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 22 | 67 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 26 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .062 |
| Away | 15 | 51 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 7 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-16 | NYY | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-05-08 | NYY | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-05-01 | NYY | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-04-29 | NYY | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-04-25 | NYY | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-04-18 | NYY | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-04-17 | NYY | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-04-13 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-04-11 | NYY | KCR | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-04-10 | NYY | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Coleman
- What years did Michael Coleman play?
- Michael Coleman played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001.
- Was Michael Coleman a pitcher?
- No. Michael Coleman was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Michael Coleman hit?
- Michael Coleman hit 1 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What was Michael Coleman's career batting average?
- Michael Coleman batted .194 over his career, with 13 hits in 67 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael Coleman have?
- Michael Coleman drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Michael Coleman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Coleman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.