Ed Coleman

Born: 12/1/1901 in Canby, OR, USA

Died: 8/5/1964 in Oregon City, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-15 | Final Game: 1936-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Parke Edward Coleman

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Biography

Ed Coleman, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1932 until his retirement on September 26, 1936. Playing primarily as a position player, he appeared in 439 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Coleman's offensive prowess was highlighted by his impressive batting average of .285, which underscored his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Over the course of his career, he recorded 381 hits, including 40 home runs, and drove in 246 runs, showcasing his capacity to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. Coleman's playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball in the early 1930s, a time when the game was beginning to shift towards a more power-oriented approach. While he was not known for his speed, as evidenced by his single stolen base, his offensive contributions were vital to the teams he played for. His career, played against the backdrop of the Great Depression, saw him navigate the challenges of a changing sport and economy, leaving a mark as a solid performer in the league during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
439	1337	193	381	67	23	40	246	1	117	152	0.285	0.345	0.459	0.804	2546.6

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .459 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.804 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — +9.8% above 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
1932	PHA	AL	26	73	13	25	7	1	1	13	1	1	6	0.342	.275 (+24%)	.335 (+5%)	.391 (+29%)	.726 (+18%)	183.4
1933	PHA	AL	102	388	48	109	26	3	6	68	0	19	51	0.281	.270 (+4%)	.329 (-4%)	.377 (+9%)	.707 (+3%)	106.8
1934	PHA	AL	101	329	53	92	14	6	14	60	0	29	34	0.280	.278 (+1%)	.340 (avg)	.392 (+24%)	.733 (+13%)	737.0
1935	PHA	AL	10	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	SLA	AL	108	397	66	114	15	9	17	71	0	53	41	0.287	.279 (+3%)	.342 (+9%)	.399 (+25%)	.742 (+17%)	0.0
1936	SLA	AL	92	137	13	40	5	4	2	34	0	15	17	0.292	.283 (+3%)	.349 (+5%)	.404 (+7%)	.753 (+6%)	150.1