Michael Coleman, baseball player, 1997-2001

Michael Coleman

Born: 8/16/1975 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-09-01 | Final Game: 2001-05-16

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

Full name: Michael Donnell Coleman

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Biography

Michael Coleman, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1997 to 2001. Over the course of his brief career in Major League Baseball, Coleman appeared in 22 games, where he recorded 13 hits and achieved a batting average of .194. He contributed to his teams with a total of 9 runs batted in and hit 1 home run, alongside stealing 1 base. Coleman’s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of defensive versatility. Though he did not have an extensive tenure in the league, his presence exemplified the challenges faced by players striving to carve out a place in a highly competitive environment. Coleman's time in MLB, though limited, is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 67 8 13 1 0 1 9 1 1 26 0.194 0.203 0.254 0.457 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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
1997 BOS AL 8 24 2 4 1 0 0 2 1 0 11 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1999 BOS AL 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2001 NYY AL 12 38 5 8 0 0 1 7 0 0 15 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 15 24 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 BOS OF 7 7 16 0 1 0
1999 BOS OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
2001 NYA OF 9 7 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 15
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 BOS AL $250,000
2001 NYA AL $204,000
Total Career Earnings $454,000