Cad Coles, baseball player, 1914-1914

Cad Coles

Born: 1/17/1886 in Rock Hill, SC, USA

Died: 6/30/1942 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1914-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Cadwallader Coles

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Biography

Cad Coles, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Coles’ career spanned from April 16, 1914, to September 29, 1914, during which he played a total of 78 games. He was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing significantly to his teams with a batting average of .253. His offensive prowess included 49 hits, one home run, and 25 runs batted in, highlighting his ability to drive in crucial runs during tightly contested games. In addition to his hitting skills, Coles showcased speed on the bases, accumulating six stolen bases throughout his brief career. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited to a single season, Coles played in a dynamic era that saw the sport evolving, and he contributed to the excitement surrounding the game during that time. His legacy, while not as widely recognized as some contemporaries, reflects the passion and dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 194 17 49 7 3 1 25 6 5 30 0.253 0.271 0.335 0.606 -364.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1914 KCF FL 78 194 17 49 7 3 1 25 6 5 30 0.253 .255 (-1%) .322 (-16%) .339 (-1%) .661 (-8%) -364.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 31 1 1 2
OF 39 0 52 4 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 KCF 1B 3 0 31 1 1 2
1914 KCF OF 39 0 52 4 7 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 2
Center Field 30
Right Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1903, 1904