Phil Coke, baseball player, 2008-2016

Phil Coke

Born: 7/19/1982 in Sonora, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-01 | Final Game: 2016-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Phillip Douglas Coke

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Biography

Phil Coke, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 until 2016. Known for his versatility on the mound, Coke had a career record of 22-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. Throughout his time in the league, he struck out 323 batters and recorded 8 saves, showcasing his ability as both a starter and reliever. His effectiveness in critical situations often made him a reliable option for managers seeking to secure tight games. Coke's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift toward specialized pitching roles and an increased emphasis on bullpen depth. He played for multiple teams, including the Detroit Tigers, with whom he gained significant recognition during the team's competitive years. His contributions were particularly notable during the 2012 season when he played a pivotal role in the Tigers’ postseason run, further solidifying his place in the hearts of fans. After his retirement, Coke remained a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his competitive spirit and contributions to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 27 407 15 0 0 8 421.0 445 196 33 159 323 4.19 0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — near 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
2008 NYY AL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 14.7 8 1 2 14 0.61 4.32 (+86%) -
2009 NYY AL 4 3 72 0 0 0 2 60.0 44 30 20 49 4.50 4.32 (-4%) -
2010 DET AL 7 5 74 1 0 0 2 64.7 67 27 26 53 3.76 4.08 (+8%) 1386.1
2011 DET AL 3 9 48 14 0 0 1 108.7 118 54 40 69 4.47 3.94 (-13%) 1039.0
2012 DET AL 2 3 66 0 0 0 1 54.0 71 24 18 51 4.00 4.01 (avg) 750.1
2013 DET AL 0 5 49 0 0 0 1 38.3 43 23 21 30 5.40 3.87 (-40%) -268.6
2014 DET AL 5 2 62 0 0 0 1 58.0 69 25 20 41 3.88 3.74 (-4%) -346.9
2015 CHC NL 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 10.0 14 7 3 9 6.30 3.96 (-59%) -
2015 TOR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 1 1 2 3 3.38 — 0.0
2016 NYY AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.0 7 4 4 1 6.00 — -
2016 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 0 3 3 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
407 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2008 NYY AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYY AL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 DET AL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 DET AL 48 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 DET AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 DET AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 DET AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHC NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TOR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 NYY AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 PIT NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALDS2 DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 ALCS DET 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 ALCS DET 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 ALDS2 DET 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 WS DET 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 ALCS DET 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 ALDS1 DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALDS1 NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 WS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 26 0 3 19.0 18 9 6 19 4.26

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2014 ALDS2 DET 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 1 1 0 27.00
2013 ALCS DET 0 0 4 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 0 9.00
2012 ALCS DET 0 0 4 0 2 5.7 3 0 0 4 0.00
2012 ALDS2 DET 0 0 3 0 0 1.7 1 0 2 1 0.00
2012 WS DET 0 1 3 0 0 3.3 2 1 0 8 2.70
2011 ALCS DET 0 0 4 0 1 3.3 3 1 1 2 2.70
2011 ALDS1 DET 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 3 3 1 1 27.00
2009 ALCS NYA 0 0 2 0 0 0.7 1 0 1 1 0.00
2009 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 2 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 1 0.00
2009 WS NYA 0 0 2 0 0 1.3 3 2 0 1 13.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 407 15 16 57 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 NYA P 12 0 0 3 0 1
2009 NYA P 72 0 3 9 2 0
2010 DET P 74 1 2 6 1 1
2011 DET P 48 14 4 15 2 1
2012 DET P 66 0 4 7 0 1
2013 DET P 49 0 0 6 1 0
2014 DET P 62 0 1 5 0 0
2015 CHN P 16 0 2 3 1 0
2015 TOR P 2 0 0 1 0 0
2016 NYA P 3 0 0 2 0 0
2016 PIT P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 407

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 CHN NL $2,250,000
2014 DET AL $1,900,000
2013 DET AL $850,000
2012 DET AL $1,100,000
2011 DET AL $440,000
2010 DET AL $425,000
2009 NYA AL $403,300
Total Career Earnings $7,368,300

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Joaquin Delta College Stockton CA 2002, 2003