Louis Coleman, baseball player, 2011-2018

Louis Coleman

Born: 4/4/1986 in Greenwood, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-04-21 | Final Game: 2018-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Harold Louis Coleman

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Biography

Louis Coleman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2011 to 2018. Born in 1986, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 21, 2011, and showcased his talents on the mound throughout his career. Coleman finished with a career record of 12-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.51, demonstrating his effectiveness as a reliable option for the teams he played for. Over his time in the league, he accumulated 272 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts in critical game situations. Coleman was known for his powerful pitching style and ability to handle high-pressure moments, which made him a valuable asset in the bullpen. As a product of the post-steroid era, he played during a time when pitching was increasingly emphasized, with teams focusing on developing pitchers who could maintain low ERAs and high strikeout rates. His contributions to the game and his solid performance left a mark on the franchises he represented, and he is remembered for his dedication and skill on the field. After retiring on September 29, 2018, Coleman continued to be recognized for his achievements in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 6 264 0 0 0 2 276.7 232 108 36 126 272 3.51 0

Career ERA 3.51 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 11.7% better than 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
2011 KCR AL 1 4 48 0 0 0 1 59.7 44 19 26 64 2.87 3.94 (+27%) -
2012 KCR AL 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 51.0 41 21 26 65 3.71 4.01 (+8%) -
2013 KCR AL 3 0 27 0 0 0 0 29.7 19 2 6 32 0.61 3.87 (+84%) -
2014 KCR AL 1 0 31 0 0 0 1 34.0 39 21 18 24 5.56 3.74 (-49%) -
2015 KCR AL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 0 2 1 0.00 — -
2016 LAD NL 2 1 61 0 0 0 0 48.0 45 25 24 45 4.69 4.19 (-12%) -
2018 DET AL 4 1 51 0 0 0 0 51.3 43 20 24 41 3.51 4.15 (+15%) -562.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
264 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.721 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
2011 KCR AL 48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 KCR AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 KCR AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 KCR AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 KCR AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 LAD NL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 DET AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 264 0 13 28 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 KCA P 48 0 3 3 1 0
2012 KCA P 42 0 0 3 0 0
2013 KCA P 27 0 1 2 0 2
2014 KCA P 31 0 1 6 0 1
2015 KCA P 4 0 0 1 0 1
2016 LAN P 61 0 4 7 0 0
2018 DET P 51 0 4 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 264

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $725,000
2015 KCA AL $725,000
2014 KCA AL $537,000
Total Career Earnings $1,987,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009