Ron Coomer
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2003)
Ron Coomer was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 9 seasons. In 911 career games, he hit .274 with 827 hits, 92 home runs, and 449 RBI. Ron Coomer was an All-Star.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-08-01
- Last Game
- 2003-09-28
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Ronald Bryan Coomer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 | 3,019 | 333 | 827 | 151 | 8 | 92 | 449 | 13 | 177 | 429 | .274 | .313 | .421 | .734 | -2,567 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 37 | 101 | 15 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .257 | .266 (-4%) | .337 (-4%) | .417 (+9%) | .755 (+3%) | 50.7 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 95 | 233 | 34 | 69 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 3 | 17 | 24 | .296 | .269 (+10%) | .340 (avg) | .426 (+20%) | .767 (+11%) | 424.9 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 140 | 523 | 63 | 156 | 30 | 2 | 13 | 85 | 4 | 22 | 91 | .298 | .266 (+12%) | .336 (-4%) | .419 (+4%) | .756 (+1%) | -63.7 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 137 | 529 | 54 | 146 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 72 | 2 | 18 | 72 | .276 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (-12%) | .420 (-3%) | .755 (-7%) | -769.7 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 127 | 467 | 53 | 123 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 65 | 2 | 30 | 69 | .263 | .271 (-3%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (-2%) | .778 (-6%) | -568.5 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 140 | 544 | 64 | 147 | 29 | 1 | 16 | 82 | 2 | 36 | 50 | .270 | .270 (avg) | .344 (-8%) | .437 (-5%) | .782 (-6%) | -656.6 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | 111 | 349 | 25 | 91 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 0 | 29 | 70 | .261 | .263 (-1%) | .332 (-5%) | .426 (-9%) | .758 (-7%) | -443.5 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | 55 | 148 | 14 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .264 | .261 (+1%) | .331 (-12%) | .416 (-11%) | .747 (-11%) | -300.6 |
| 2003 | LAN | NL | 69 | 125 | 11 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 19 | .240 | .264 (-9%) | .332 (-10%) | .422 (-13%) | .754 (-12%) | -240.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 911 | 3,019 | 333 | 827 | 151 | 8 | 92 | 449 | 13 | 177 | 429 | .274 | — | — | — | — | -2,567 | ||
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 (911 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 459 | 1489 | 161 | 404 | 33 | 220 | .271 |
| Away | 452 | 1530 | 172 | 423 | 59 | 229 | .276 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-28 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-26 | LAD | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-24 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-22 | LAD | SDP | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-19 | LAD | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-16 | LAD | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-14 | LAD | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-11 | LAD | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | LAD | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-09-08 | LAD | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 408 | 316 | 2626 | 234 | 12 | 269 |
| 3B | 391 | 354 | 216 | 614 | 33 | 56 |
| OF | 35 | 25 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MIN | 1B | 22 | 18 | 131 | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | MIN | 3B | 13 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MIN | 1B | 57 | 36 | 244 | 39 | 2 | 26 |
| 1996 | MIN | 3B | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MIN | OF | 23 | 17 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | MIN | 1B | 9 | 3 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | MIN | 3B | 119 | 116 | 66 | 216 | 10 | 20 |
| 1997 | MIN | OF | 7 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | MIN | 1B | 54 | 39 | 371 | 34 | 1 | 32 |
| 1998 | MIN | 3B | 75 | 75 | 56 | 116 | 5 | 9 |
| 1998 | MIN | OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIN | 1B | 71 | 63 | 518 | 47 | 2 | 57 |
| 1999 | MIN | 3B | 57 | 46 | 24 | 101 | 4 | 9 |
| 1999 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIN | 1B | 124 | 122 | 1020 | 67 | 5 | 102 |
| 2000 | MIN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | CHN | 1B | 36 | 14 | 136 | 13 | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 | CHN | 3B | 76 | 72 | 43 | 101 | 7 | 11 |
| 2002 | NYA | 1B | 11 | 6 | 60 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | NYA | 3B | 26 | 22 | 12 | 33 | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 | LAN | 1B | 24 | 15 | 106 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | LAN | 3B | 11 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 408 |
| Third Base | 391 |
| Right Field | 35 |
| Designated Hitter | 63 |
Salary History
Ron Coomer's recorded salaries total $5,226,500 over 8 seasons, 1995 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Coomer's career ran from 1995 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NYA | AL | $750,000 |
| 2001 | CHN | NL | $1,100,000 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | $325,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $170,000 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $122,500 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $5,226,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft College | Taft | CA | 1986, 1987 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ron Coomer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ron Coomer: the record in brief
Ron Coomer's major league career runs from a debut on August 1, 1995 to a final game on September 28, 2003. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (1995 to 2000), the Chicago Cubs (2001), the New York Yankees (2002), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003). Coomer played primarily as a first baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 18, 1966, in Crest Hill, IL, USA, Coomer was listed at 195 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The given name on file is Ronald Bryan Coomer.
The batting record for Coomer: 911 games, 827 hits in 3,019 at bats, and a .274 average; the totals also include 92 home runs and 449 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .313 and the slugging percentage .421, for an OPS of .734. The .274 career average is close to the .267 the league hit across the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 16, set in 1999. The hits column peaks at 156, in 1997. Coomer drove in a season-high 85 runs in 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Coomer
- What years did Ron Coomer play?
- Ron Coomer played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003.
- Was Ron Coomer a pitcher?
- No. Ron Coomer was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ron Coomer hit?
- Ron Coomer hit 92 career home runs with 827 hits.
- What teams did Ron Coomer play for?
- Ron Coomer played for 4 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1995–2000), the Chicago Cubs (2001), the New York Yankees (2002), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003).
- Did Ron Coomer win an MVP award?
- No. Ron Coomer did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Ron Coomer win?
- Ron Coomer was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Ron Coomer's career stats?
- In 911 games, Ron Coomer had 827 hits, 92 home runs, 449 RBI, 333 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- How much did Ron Coomer earn in his career?
- Ron Coomer's recorded salaries total $5,226,500 over 8 seasons, 1995 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Coomer's career ran from 1995 to 2003. No salary is recorded for 2003.
- What was Ron Coomer's salary?
- Ron Coomer's last recorded salary was $750,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $1,500,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2002.
- What position did Ron Coomer play?
- Ron Coomer played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ron Coomer and how much did he weigh?
- Ron Coomer was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ron Coomer hit each season?
- Ron Coomer's home runs by season: 5 in 1995, 12 in 1996, 13 in 1997, 15 in 1998, 16 in 1999, 16 in 2000, 8 in 2001, 3 in 2002, and 4 in 2003. His most in one season was 16, in 1999 and 2000.
- What was Ron Coomer's career batting average?
- Ron Coomer batted .274 over his career, with 827 hits in 3,019 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Coomer have?
- Ron Coomer drove in 449 runs in his career.