Ray Coleman

Born: 6/4/1922 in Dunsmuir, CA, USA

Died: 9/18/2010 in Norman, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-22 | Final Game: 1952-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Raymond Leroy Coleman

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Biography

Ray Coleman was born in 1922 and played professional baseball from 1947 until his retirement on September 26, 1952. A versatile position player, Coleman was known for his solid offensive contributions during his career, which spanned the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Over 559 games, he accumulated 446 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 20 home runs, while driving in 199 runs. His career batting average stood at .258, showcasing his ability to hit consistently during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a transition from the post-war era into a more dynamic offensive period. Coleman's playing style was characterized by his agility on the bases, evidenced by his 19 stolen bases, which added a layer of speed to his offensive game. While he may not have been a household name, Coleman's contributions to his teams were significant during a time when the league was beginning to integrate and evolve. His career reflects the broader changes in baseball during the post-World War II era, as the sport began to embrace a new generation of talent and style of play. Coleman's legacy remains as a testament to the hardworking players of his time who laid the foundation for future generations in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
559	1729	208	446	74	33	20	199	19	148	158	0.258	0.318	0.374	0.692	-1555.0

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.719 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
1947	SLA	AL	110	343	34	89	9	7	2	30	2	26	32	0.259	.262 (-1%)	.336 (-7%)	.376 (-9%)	.712 (-8%)	-570.0
1948	SLA	AL	17	29	2	5	0	1	0	2	1	2	5	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	PHA	AL	68	210	32	51	6	6	0	21	4	31	17	0.243	.263 (-8%)	.340 (avg)	.379 (-13%)	.719 (-7%)	0.0
1950	SLA	AL	117	384	54	104	25	6	8	55	7	32	37	0.271	.265 (+2%)	.346 (-5%)	.401 (+7%)	.747 (+2%)	-7.6
1951	SLA	AL	91	341	41	96	16	5	5	55	3	24	32	0.282	.260 (+8%)	.336 (-2%)	.385 (+4%)	.721 (+1%)	-17.0
1951	CHW	AL	51	181	21	50	8	7	3	21	2	15	14	0.276	.260 (+6%)	.336 (-1%)	.385 (+16%)	.721 (+8%)	-17.0
1952	CHW	AL	85	195	19	42	7	1	2	14	0	13	17	0.215	.252 (-15%)	.326 (-19%)	.369 (-21%)	.696 (-20%)	-738.2
1952	SLA	AL	20	46	5	9	3	0	0	1	0	5	4	0.196	—	—	—	—	-738.2