Scott Coolbaugh
Born: 6/13/1966 in Binghamton, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-02 | Final Game: 1994-08-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Scott Robert Coolbaugh
Biography
Scott Coolbaugh, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1989 to 1994. Primarily serving as a position player, Coolbaugh played in a total of 167 Major League games. He showcased his skills with a batting average of .215, accumulating 93 hits over his career. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 41 runs batted in (RBIs), while he also recorded 1 stolen base.
Coolbaugh's playing career took place during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the onset of the home run boom of the early 1990s. Although he may not have been a household name, his journey through the majors reflected the competitive nature of baseball during this period. After retiring, Coolbaugh remained involved in the sport, transitioning into coaching, where he continued to influence the next generation of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 432 | 44 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 1 | 39 | 108 | 0.215 | 0.281 | 0.310 | 0.591 | -1221.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TEX | AL | 25 | 51 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.275 | 37.9 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 67 | 180 | 21 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 47 | 0.200 | -793.2 |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 60 | 180 | 12 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 45 | 0.217 | -466.5 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 15 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 147 | 124 | 81 | 271 | 19 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TEX | 3B | 23 | 16 | 7 | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | TEX | 3B | 66 | 56 | 42 | 118 | 10 | 12 |
| 1991 | SDN | 3B | 54 | 51 | 32 | 108 | 7 | 8 |
| 1994 | SLN | 1B | 4 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | SLN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 147 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1986, 1987 |