Melvin Coleman

Born: 1/1/1911 in Charlotte, NC, USA

Died: 4/22/1968 in Charlotte, NC, USA

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 152 lbs

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Biography

Melvin Coleman, born in 1911, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning over several decades, Coleman has made his mark in the game, accumulating a total of 20 games played. Throughout his career, he has recorded 18 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively with a batting average of .29. While he has yet to hit a home run, his consistent hitting has allowed him to drive in 5 runs, highlighting his capability to support his team in key situations. Coleman’s playing style emphasizes contact hitting and situational awareness rather than power hitting, which is reflected in his lack of home runs and stolen bases. As he continues his career, he remains a valuable asset to his team, demonstrating the importance of skillful batting and strategic play in a sport that has evolved significantly since his debut. Playing in an era characterized by a mix of traditional fundamentals and modern strategies, Coleman embodies the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that defines baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	62	15	18	1	2	0	5	0	6	1	0.290	0.362	0.371	0.733	-1.2

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.741 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
1937	BBB	NAL	20	62	15	18	1	2	0	5	0	6	1	0.290	.276 (+5%)	.342 (+6%)	.398 (-7%)	.740 (-1%)	-1.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	1	0	1	0	0
C	7	6	44	2	0	0
SS	10	10	14	20	7	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BBB	3B	2	1	0	1	0	0
1937	BBB	C	7	6	44	2	0	0
1937	BBB	SS	10	10	14	20	7	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	7
Third Base	2
Shortstop	10