Roscoe Coughlin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1891)
Roscoe Coughlin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891 for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Giants, a span of 2 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 7-10 with a 4.10 ERA and 51 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/20/1951 in Chelsea, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-22
- Last Game
- 1891-10-02
Full name: William Edward Coughlin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHN | NL | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 95.0 | 102 | 45 | 40 | 29 | 4.26 | 3.88 (-10%) | -527.6 |
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 74 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 3.84 | 3.52 (-9%) | -953.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 156.0 | 176 | 71 | 63 | 51 | 4.10 | — | -1,481 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 62 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 21 | .210 | .290 | .306 | .596 | 0 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OPS .596 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHN | NL | 11 | 39 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 62 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 21 | .210 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
Roscoe Coughlin: the record in brief
The profile opens with Roscoe Coughlin's first major league game on April 22, 1890; the last one listed came on October 2, 1891. The team column moves through the Chicago Colts (1890) and the New York Giants (1891). Coughlin played primarily as a pitcher. Born on February 23, 1865, in Dedham, MA, USA, Coughlin was listed at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Coughlin died on March 20, 1951, in Chelsea, MA, USA. Roscoe Coughlin was the playing name; the full given name is William Edward.
Coughlin's career pitching line is 7 wins, 10 losses and a 4.10 ERA over 19 appearances. The same table counts 51 strikeouts and 16 complete games. The league ERA over Coughlin's seasons was 3.73, so the 4.10 figure ran 9.7% worse than average. In 1891, one of the busiest seasons, Coughlin posted a 3.84 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.52.
The position breakdown shows 19 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 12 putouts and 37 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roscoe Coughlin
- What years did Roscoe Coughlin play?
- Roscoe Coughlin played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891.
- Was Roscoe Coughlin a pitcher?
- Yes. Roscoe Coughlin pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 51 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Roscoe Coughlin hit?
- Roscoe Coughlin hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Roscoe Coughlin play for?
- Roscoe Coughlin played for 2 teams: the Chicago Colts (1890) and the New York Giants (1891).
- What were Roscoe Coughlin's career stats?
- In 19 games, Roscoe Coughlin went 7-10 with a 4.10 ERA, 51 strikeouts, and 156.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Roscoe Coughlin play?
- Roscoe Coughlin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roscoe Coughlin and how much did he weigh?
- Roscoe Coughlin was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Roscoe Coughlin's career ERA?
- Roscoe Coughlin finished with a 4.10 career ERA, going 7-10 with 51 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Roscoe Coughlin have?
- Roscoe Coughlin recorded 51 career strikeouts.
- Is Roscoe Coughlin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roscoe Coughlin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.