Henry Coppola

Born: 8/4/1912 in East Douglas, MA, USA

Died: 7/10/1990 in Norfolk, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-19 | Final Game: 1936-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Peter Coppola

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Biography

Henry Coppola was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1936. Born in 1912, he made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as baseball was moving away from the deadball era and into a time of increased offensive production. Coppola's career, albeit brief, showcased his talents on the mound and left a mark during a period when many pitchers relied on diverse strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of hitting. Throughout his career, Coppola compiled a record of 3-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.65. He struck out a total of 21 batters and recorded 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's pitching staff. While his statistics might not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Coppola's role in the game reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball in the 1930s. His legacy, like that of many players from this era, offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the sport's evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	25	5	2	1	1	73.3	89	46	7	41	21	5.65	0

Career ERA 5.65 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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
1935	WSN	AL	3	4	19	5	2	1	0	59.3	72	39	29	19	5.92	4.35 (-36%)	-
1936	WSN	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	14.0	17	7	12	2	4.50	4.59 (+2%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	17	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	4	11	0.118	0.286	0.176	0.462	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 38.2% 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
1935	WSN	AL	19	14	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	10	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	WSN	AL	6	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	0	3	15	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	WS1	P	19	0	2	11	1	0
1936	WS1	P	6	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25