Curt Coleman, baseball player, 1912-1912

Curt Coleman

Born: 2/18/1887 in Salem, OR, USA

Died: 7/1/1980 in Newport, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-13 | Final Game: 1912-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Curtis Hancock Coleman

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Biography

Curt Coleman was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1912 to 1912. He played as a position player, making his major league debut on April 13, 1912. Over the course of his career, Coleman appeared in 12 games, showcasing his skills primarily at the plate with a total of 9 hits. He accumulated 4 runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .243. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Coleman's contributions during his short stint in the major leagues were noteworthy, especially in an era that was beginning to transition away from the deadball style of play. Coleman's time in professional baseball came during a transformative period in the sport, as teams began to embrace a more dynamic and offensive approach. While his career was limited in scope, he remained a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history, representing the challenges and opportunities faced by players during that time. After his last game on June 1, 1912, Coleman faded from the spotlight, but his brief appearance in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the growth and evolution of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 37 8 9 4 0 0 4 0 7 3 0.243 0.364 0.351 0.715 0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.694 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
1912 NYY AL 12 37 8 9 4 0 0 4 0 7 3 0.243 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 10 0 9 23 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NYA 3B 10 0 9 23 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oregon Eugene OR 1908, 1909