Kevin Coffman, baseball player, 1987-1990

Kevin Coffman

Born: 1/19/1965 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-05 | Final Game: 1990-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Kevin Reese Coffman

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Biography

Kevin Coffman, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990. Known for his right-handed delivery, Coffman made an impression during his brief career, ultimately finishing with a record of 4-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.42. Across his time on the mound, he recorded a total of 47 strikeouts, showcasing moments of promise despite the challenges he faced in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. Coffman's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on offensive output and the evolution of pitching strategies. Although he did not achieve the level of success that some of his contemporaries enjoyed, Coffman contributed to his teams with his ability to strike out batters and provide innings in relief. His journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of a sport continuously evolving in both style and substance.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 11 31 18 0 0 0 110.7 119 79 5 95 47 6.42 0

Career ERA 6.42 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 62.1% 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
1987 ATL NL 2 3 5 5 0 0 0 25.3 31 13 22 14 4.62 4.29 (-8%) -928.9
1988 ATL NL 2 6 18 11 0 0 0 67.0 62 43 54 24 5.78 3.73 (-55%) -2543.8
1990 CHC NL 0 2 8 2 0 0 0 18.3 26 23 19 9 11.29 3.86 (-192%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 37 2 7 3 0 0 4 0 1 12 0.189 0.231 0.270 0.501 0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.501 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1987 ATL NL 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1988 ATL NL 19 22 2 5 3 0 0 4 0 0 6 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHC NL 8 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 31 18 13 25 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 ATL P 5 5 1 9 0 1
1988 ATL P 18 11 9 12 2 1
1990 CHN P 8 2 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 CHN NL $100,000
1988 ATL NL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $165,000