Chris Coletta, baseball player, 1972-1972

Chris Coletta

Born: 8/2/1944 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-08-15 | Final Game: 1972-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Christopher Michael Coletta

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Biography

Chris Coletta was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played as a position player during a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from August 15, 1972, to October 1, 1972, during which he appeared in 14 games. Coletta showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, finishing his short career with a batting average of 0.3, collecting 9 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 7 runs. Despite the limited opportunities, he made a significant impact during his time on the field. Coletta's playing era was characterized by a transition in baseball styles, moving from the power-centric focus of the late 1960s into the more versatile approaches of the 1970s. While his career was brief, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving nature of the game during this period. Coletta's performance remains a testament to the countless players who carved out their place in the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 30 5 9 1 0 1 7 0 1 4 0.300 0.323 0.433 0.756 0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +23.0% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +22.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.756 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — +13.8% above 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
1972 LAA AL 14 30 5 9 1 0 1 7 0 1 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 6 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 CAL OF 7 6 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Right Field 2