Bob Coleman

Born: 9/26/1890 in Huntingburg, IN, USA

Died: 7/16/1959 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-13 | Final Game: 1916-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Hunter Coleman

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Biography

Bob Coleman was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1916. Over the course of his career, he participated in 116 games, amassing 55 hits and achieving a batting average of .241. Known for his versatility on the field, Coleman contributed not only with his bat but also on the bases, recording 3 stolen bases and driving in 27 runs, highlighted by one home run. Coleman's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensively driven style. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the era's stars, his contributions to his teams underscored the importance of depth and reliability in a roster. His time in the league, though relatively brief, reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. After his retirement on September 9, 1916, Coleman's legacy remained as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change and evolution in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
116	228	19	55	8	1	1	27	3	29	46	0.241	0.327	0.298	0.625	-167.2

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — near 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
1913	PIT	NL	24	50	5	9	2	0	0	9	0	7	8	0.180	.259 (-31%)	.325 (-14%)	.345 (-36%)	.670 (-25%)	-184.5
1914	PIT	NL	73	150	11	40	4	1	1	14	3	15	32	0.267	.255 (+4%)	.322 (+3%)	.339 (-4%)	.661 (avg)	17.4
1916	CLE	AL	19	28	3	6	2	0	0	4	0	7	6	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0