George Coffman, baseball player, 1937-1940

George Coffman

Born: 12/11/1910 in Veto, AL, USA

Died: 5/8/2003 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-05-21 | Final Game: 1940-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: George David Coffman

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Biography

George Coffman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1937 until 1940. Born in 1910, Coffman made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15 wins and 12 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.6. His performance on the mound included 89 strikeouts and 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in critical moments. Coffman’s playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, as pitchers began to adapt to the evolving dynamics of hitting and strategy in baseball. Though his ERA was higher than the league average, Coffman managed to carve out a niche for himself during his brief career. His contributions to the teams he played for remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and changes faced by pitchers in the late 1930s. After retiring from the game on September 17, 1940, Coffman’s legacy lived on as part of the larger narrative of baseball during a pivotal time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 12 121 16 3 0 3 313.7 400 195 23 132 89 5.60 0

Career ERA 5.60 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 30.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1937 DET AL 7 5 28 5 1 0 0 101.0 121 49 39 22 4.37 4.34 (-1%) -1820.8
1938 DET AL 4 4 39 6 1 0 2 95.7 120 64 48 31 6.02 4.35 (-39%) -1020.0
1939 DET AL 2 1 23 1 0 0 0 42.3 51 30 22 10 6.38 4.28 (-49%) -1249.9
1940 SLA AL 2 2 31 4 1 0 1 74.7 108 52 23 26 6.27 4.21 (-49%) 211.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 73 8 12 2 0 0 8 0 10 24 0.164 0.265 0.192 0.457 0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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
1937 DET AL 28 29 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 5 13 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1938 DET AL 39 24 2 4 1 0 0 5 0 3 7 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1939 DET AL 23 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 SLA AL 32 15 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 121 0 9 59 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 DET P 28 0 4 16 1 1
1938 DET P 39 0 1 16 0 0
1939 DET P 23 0 1 8 0 0
1940 SLA P 31 0 3 19 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 121