Ron Coomer, baseball player, 1995-2003

Ron Coomer

Born: 11/18/1966 in Crest Hill, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Ronald Bryan Coomer

Biography

Ron Coomer was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003. Playing primarily as a position player, Coomer participated in 911 games over the course of his career. He was known for his solid hitting ability, finishing with a career batting average of .274, and amassing 827 hits, including 92 home runs and 449 RBIs. Additionally, Coomer demonstrated an all-around offensive skill set, contributing 13 stolen bases during his time in the league. His performance earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, showcasing his status as one of the prominent players during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Coomer played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins, where he became a fan favorite for his work ethic and competitive spirit. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more power-oriented approach. While not known for overwhelming speed or power, Coomer's consistent batting and ability to drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his teams. Following his retirement from playing in 2003, Coomer transitioned into a career in broadcasting, where he continued to share his passion for the game with fans.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
911 3019 333 827 151 8 92 449 13 177 429 0.274 0.313 0.421 0.734 -3235.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 ALDS1 NYA 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 408
Third Base 391
Right Field 35
Designated Hitter 63

Salary History

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 Career Earnings $5,226,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Taft College Taft CA 1986, 1987