Pete Coachman, baseball player, 1990-1990

Pete Coachman

Born: 11/11/1961 in Cottonwood, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-18 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Bobby Dean Coachman

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Biography

Pete Coachman, born in 1961, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but impactful career that spanned from August 18, 1990, to October 3, 1990. Over the course of 16 games, Coachman showcased his batting prowess by recording 14 hits, which resulted in a commendable batting average of .311. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to produce runs was evident, as he contributed 5 RBIs during his time in the majors. Though he did not steal any bases, Coachman's keen eye at the plate and knack for making contact defined his playing style. Competing in an era characterized by its transition towards more power-focused batting, Coachman's career was somewhat overshadowed by the rise of sluggers who dominated the headlines. Despite this, his performance in a limited number of games highlighted his potential and the challenges faced by players trying to make a lasting impact in the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball. Coachman remains a notable figure for his impressive batting average and the dedication that led him to the pinnacle of the sport, if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 45 3 14 3 0 0 5 0 1 7 0.311 0.354 0.378 0.732 0.0

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +20.6% above league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1990 LAA AL 16 45 3 14 3 0 0 5 0 1 7 0.311 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 1 1 5 1 1
3B 9 9 5 18 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 CAL 2B 2 1 1 5 1 1
1990 CAL 3B 9 9 5 18 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 9
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Alabama Mobile AL 1984