Ralph Coles

Born: 6/26/1913 in Kissimmee, FL, USA

Died: 7/8/1984 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 209 lbs

Full name: Ralph Herman Coles

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Biography

Ralph Coles, born in 1913, is an active player in Major League Baseball known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 28 games, making a notable impact with 20 hits and a batting average of .241. Coles showcases a blend of power and speed, having hit 1 home run and driven in 12 RBIs, along with successfully stealing 4 bases. Coles' playing style reflects a strong offensive approach, combining contact hitting with the ability to steal bases, which adds a dynamic element to his team's lineup. As he continues his career, Coles represents a bridge between different eras of baseball, demonstrating the evolving nature of the game while contributing to his current team's performance. His ongoing presence in the league speaks to his commitment and adaptability in a sport that is constantly changing.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 83 11 20 1 0 1 12 4 11 3 0.241 0.337 0.289 0.626 0.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
1939 CBR NAL 11 30 1 12 1 0 0 4 2 4 3 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1940 CBR NAL 11 33 8 7 0 0 1 8 2 5 0 0.212 — — — — 0.0
1941 JRC NAL 6 20 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.050 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 29 24 38 4 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 CBR OF 11 8 17 1 1 0
1940 CBR OF 12 10 10 1 3 0
1941 JRC OF 6 6 11 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 19
Center Field 2
Right Field 8