Walter Coleman

Born: 6/13/1873 in Lee's Summit, MO, USA

Died: 11/20/1925 in Bunceton, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-25 | Final Game: 1895-09-25

Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Walter Lee Coleman

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Biography

Walter Coleman, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in the major leagues during the late 19th century. His career, which spanned a single game on September 25, 1895, saw him take the field as a position player. Coleman recorded 1 hit in his one game, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite the limited nature of his playing time, he remains a part of baseball history during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-driven game that followed. Coleman's foray into the major leagues was brief, but it highlights the competitive nature of baseball in the 1890s, a period when many players were vying for recognition in a rapidly growing sport. His career statistics may not reflect a lasting impact on the game, but he stands as a reminder of the countless players whose contributions, though fleeting, formed the foundation of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	12	12	1	8	5	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 182.9% 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
1895	STL	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	12	12	8	5	13.50	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 47.4% 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
1895	STL	NL	1	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	SLN	P	1	0	0	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1