Coot Veal

Coot Veal was a professional baseball player born in 1932, whose career spanned from 1958 until June 20, 1963. Primarily known as a position player, Veal played in a total of 247 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his skills with a batting average of .231, accumulating 141 hits, one home run, and 51 runs batted in (RBIs). Veal also demonstrated some speed on the bases, finishing his career with two stolen bases. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the post-war boom to a more competitive landscape in baseball, Veal's contributions to his teams reflected the dedication and resilience of players during the late 1950s and early 1960s. While he may not have been a superstar, Veal's role as a reliable team member and his perseverance on the field exemplified the spirit of the game during this dynamic period in baseball history.