Frank Coggins

Born: 5/22/1944 in Griffin, GA, USA

Died: 10/30/1994 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-10 | Final Game: 1972-07-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Franklin Coggins

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Biography

Frank Coggins was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played in the Major Leagues from 1967 to 1972. Primarily a position player, Coggins made a modest impact during his career, appearing in 87 games. He recorded a total of 53 hits, which included one home run and 15 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .215. His contributions on the base paths included two stolen bases, showcasing his ability to add speed to his game. Coggins's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball marked by the emergence of more specialized roles and increased athleticism among players. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his perseverance in the league during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflected the competitive nature of the sport in an era that was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Coggins's time in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the dedication required to succeed at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	247	25	53	9	1	1	15	2	12	50	0.215	0.249	0.271	0.520	-825.0

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
1967	WS2	AL	19	75	9	23	3	0	1	8	1	2	17	0.307	.242 (+27%)	.306 (+5%)	.357 (+8%)	.663 (+7%)	54.1
1968	WS2	AL	62	171	15	30	6	1	0	7	1	9	33	0.175	.236 (-26%)	.298 (-28%)	.340 (-35%)	.638 (-32%)	-879.1
1972	CHC	NL	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0