Mike Coolbaugh

Born: 6/5/1972 in Binghamton, NY, USA

Died: 7/22/2007 in North Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-16 | Final Game: 2002-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Robert Coolbaugh

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Biography

Mike Coolbaugh was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2002. Born in 1972, Coolbaugh made his debut on July 16, 2001, and played his final game on July 7, 2002. Over the course of his brief MLB career, he appeared in 44 games, accumulating 15 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 7 runs, while posting a batting average of .183. Despite not being a standout performer at the plate, Coolbaugh's contributions to his teams reflected the dedication and tenacity that characterized many players of his era. Coolbaugh's playing style embodied the grit often associated with the early 2000s in baseball, a time marked by a surge in offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. While he did not achieve the statistical success that many of his contemporaries enjoyed, his journey through professional baseball included stints in the minor leagues, where he honed his skills and demonstrated his commitment to the sport. Tragically, Coolbaugh's life was cut short in 2007, but his legacy endures, reminding fans of the perseverance and passion found in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	82	10	15	6	0	2	7	0	6	19	0.183	0.256	0.329	0.585	-196.6

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
2001	MIL	NL	39	70	10	14	6	0	2	7	0	5	16	0.200	.263 (-24%)	.332 (-18%)	.426 (-13%)	.758 (-15%)	-196.6
2002	STL	NL	5	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	31	16	11	31	1	8
SS	3	1	2	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	MIL	3B	27	13	11	23	1	5
2001	MIL	SS	3	1	2	5	0	1
2002	SLN	3B	4	3	0	8	0	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	31
Shortstop	3