Jerry Coleman

Born: 9/14/1924 in San Jose, CA, USA

Died: 1/5/2014 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-20 | Final Game: 1957-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Gerald Francis Coleman

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Biography

Jerry Coleman was an accomplished American baseball player whose career spanned from 1949 to 1957. Born in 1924, Coleman played primarily as a position player and became known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field. Over the course of 723 games, he recorded 558 hits, 16 home runs, and 217 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .263. Coleman was also active on the base paths, contributing 22 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. His contributions did not go unnoticed, as he earned an All-Star selection during his playing days, highlighting his impact in the game. Coleman's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-war era that saw an influx of talent and the gradual integration of the sport. His ability to perform consistently in a competitive environment made him a valuable asset to his teams. Beyond his statistics, Coleman’s legacy extends into his later career as a broadcaster, where he continued to share his passion for the game, influencing generations of baseball fans. His journey from the diamond to the broadcast booth reflects a deep commitment to baseball, making him a respected figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
723	2119	267	558	77	18	16	217	22	235	218	0.263	0.340	0.339	0.680	-2632.9

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1949	NYY	AL	128	447	54	123	21	5	2	42	8	63	44	0.275	.262 (+5%)	.343 (+7%)	.384 (-7%)	.727 (avg)	90.8
1950	NYY	AL	153	522	69	150	19	6	6	69	3	67	38	0.287	.265 (+8%)	.346 (+7%)	.401 (-5%)	.747 (+1%)	213.3
1951	NYY	AL	121	362	48	90	11	2	3	43	6	31	36	0.249	.260 (-5%)	.336 (-6%)	.385 (-18%)	.721 (-13%)	-884.2
1952	NYY	AL	11	42	6	17	2	1	0	4	0	5	4	0.405	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	NYY	AL	8	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	NYY	AL	107	300	39	65	7	1	3	21	3	26	29	0.217	.261 (-17%)	.333 (-16%)	.390 (-29%)	.723 (-23%)	-1327.1
1955	NYY	AL	43	96	12	22	5	0	0	8	0	11	11	0.229	.258 (-11%)	.332 (-3%)	.393 (-29%)	.726 (-17%)	-248.4
1956	NYY	AL	80	183	15	47	5	1	0	18	1	12	33	0.257	.258 (-1%)	.331 (-8%)	.397 (-26%)	.728 (-18%)	-587.5
1957	NYY	AL	72	157	23	42	7	2	2	12	1	20	21	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.323 (+9%)	.391 (-4%)	.715 (+2%)	110.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
26	69	6	19	6	0	0	9	6	8	0.275

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1957	WS	NYA	7	22	2	8	2	2	3	1	0.364
1956	WS	NYA	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1955	WS	NYA	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1951	WS	NYA	5	8	2	2	0	0	1	2	0.250
1950	WS	NYA	4	14	2	4	1	3	2	0	0.286
1949	WS	NYA	5	20	0	5	3	4	0	4	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	572	137	1349	1408	67	477
3B	41	18	25	41	5	1
SS	116	52	137	208	17	54

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	NYA	2B	122	0	298	315	12	102
1949	NYA	SS	4	0	6	16	1	4
1950	NYA	2B	152	0	384	384	18	137
1950	NYA	SS	6	0	4	6	1	1
1951	NYA	2B	102	0	245	268	17	84
1951	NYA	SS	18	0	27	27	1	8
1952	NYA	2B	11	0	33	34	2	17
1953	NYA	2B	7	0	11	8	0	4
1953	NYA	SS	1	0	0	1	1	0
1954	NYA	2B	79	70	183	198	9	62
1954	NYA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1954	NYA	SS	30	16	26	54	5	9
1955	NYA	2B	13	12	32	23	0	7
1955	NYA	3B	1	0	1	0	1	0
1955	NYA	SS	29	16	33	51	3	17
1956	NYA	2B	41	27	89	94	4	32
1956	NYA	3B	18	6	9	10	2	0
1956	NYA	SS	24	18	40	48	3	14
1957	NYA	2B	45	28	74	84	5	32
1957	NYA	3B	21	12	15	31	2	1
1957	NYA	SS	4	2	1	5	2	1