Chuck Coles
Born: 6/27/1931 in Fredericktown, PA, USA
Died: 1/25/1996 in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-09-19 | Final Game: 1958-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Edward Coles
Biography
Chuck Coles was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. He played as a position player with a career that spanned from September 19 to September 28, 1958. Coles' stint in the major leagues was short but noteworthy, as he participated in five games, where he recorded two hits and drove in two runs, resulting in a batting average of .182. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions on the field were part of a larger narrative during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies.
Despite the brevity of his career, Coles' time in the major leagues coincided with a period marked by the tail end of the Golden Age of Baseball, where the sport was transitioning into a more competitive and commercially vibrant phase. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of that era, who often had to navigate a crowded talent pool. While Coles may not have achieved overwhelming statistical success, his journey through professional baseball highlights the perseverance and dedication of players who sought to make their mark, even if only for a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.308 | 0.273 | 0.580 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 4 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CIN | OF | 4 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |