Dave Coble, baseball player, 1939-1939

Dave Coble

Born: 12/24/1912 in Monroe, NC, USA

Died: 10/16/1971 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-05-01 | Final Game: 1939-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: David Lamar Coble

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Biography

Dave Coble was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned the 1939 season. He made his Major League Baseball debut on May 1, 1939, and concluded his time in the league on August 6, 1939. Coble's playing career was limited to just 15 games, in which he showcased his abilities primarily as a hitter, finishing with a batting average of .28. Over the course of those games, he recorded 7 hits but did not register any home runs or runs batted in (RBIs), and he did not attempt any stolen bases. Coble's time in the majors coincided with a period when baseball was evolving, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. While his career statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact, his participation during this era provides a glimpse into the lives of players who navigated the challenges of a highly competitive sport. His role, though short-lived, is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers did not achieve the prolonged success seen by some of their contemporaries.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 25 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.280 0.280 0.320 0.600 0.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 18.4% below 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
1939 PHI NL 15 25 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.280 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 13 0 27 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHI C 13 0 27 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1934
Wingate University Wingate NC 1932, 1933