Rip Coleman, baseball player, 1955-1960

Rip Coleman

Born: 7/31/1931 in Troy, NY, USA

Died: 5/14/2004 in Wolfeboro, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-08-15 | Final Game: 1960-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Walter Gary Coleman

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Biography

Rip Coleman, born in 1931, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1955 to 1960. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, Coleman played during a transitional era in Major League Baseball, marked by the shift from the post-war years into a more modern style of play. His tenure in the big leagues included notable stints with teams that showcased the evolving strategies of pitching during the late 1950s. During his career, Coleman recorded a pitching record of 7-25 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58. He struck out 130 batters and notched 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever. Although his win-loss record may not reflect overwhelming success, Coleman's perseverance and versatility on the mound were commendable, as he navigated the challenges of the game during an era that saw the rise of power hitters and changing offensive dynamics. His legacy remains a testament to the dedication and hard work required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 25 95 33 3 1 5 247.3 287 126 21 124 130 4.58 0

Career ERA 4.58 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 17.5% worse 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
1955 NYY AL 2 1 10 6 0 0 1 29.0 40 17 16 15 5.28 4.00 (-32%) -
1956 NYY AL 3 5 29 9 0 0 2 88.3 97 36 42 42 3.67 3.96 (+7%) -
1957 KC1 AL 0 7 19 6 1 1 0 41.0 53 27 25 15 5.93 3.83 (-55%) -1351.0
1959 KC1 AL 2 10 29 11 2 0 2 81.0 85 41 34 54 4.56 3.90 (-17%) 235.0
1959 BAL AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 0 2 4 0.00 — 0.0
1960 BAL AL 0 2 5 1 0 0 0 4.0 8 5 5 0 11.25 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
95 69 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 37 0.072 0.123 0.072 0.196 0.0

Career AVG .072 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.

Career OBP .123 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career SLG .072 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 81.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.196 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 72.8% 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
1955 NYY AL 10 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1956 NYY AL 29 24 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0.042 — — — — 0.0
1957 KC1 AL 19 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 KC1 AL 29 25 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0.080 — — — — 0.0
1959 BAL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1960 BAL AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1955 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 5 1 0 1 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1955 WS NYA 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 5 1 0 1 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 95 33 15 48 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 NYA P 10 6 2 5 0 0
1956 NYA P 29 9 10 14 2 0
1957 KC1 P 19 6 1 9 1 1
1959 KC1 P 29 11 1 14 2 2
1959 BAL P 3 0 0 4 0 1
1960 BAL P 5 1 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 95

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1951