Chip Coulter, baseball player, 1969-1969

Chip Coulter

Born: 6/5/1945 in Steubenville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-18 | Final Game: 1969-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Thomas Lee Coulter

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Biography

Chip Coulter, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s. His career spanned from September 18, 1969, to October 1, 1969, where he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of six games, Coulter showcased his hitting ability, finishing with a batting average of .316. He recorded six hits, contributing four runs batted in, and while he did not hit any home runs, his solid performance underscored his potential as a competent offensive player during the era. Coulter's time in the MLB was short-lived, yet it came during a transformative period for baseball, characterized by a shift towards increased power hitting and a growing emphasis on athleticism. Despite his limited opportunities, Coulter's ability to produce during his brief stint is a testament to his skills at the plate, leaving a lasting impression on fans and historians alike. His career statistics reflect a player who made the most of his chances, and his contributions, albeit in a small sample size, remain a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 19 3 6 1 1 0 4 0 2 6 0.316 0.381 0.474 0.855 0.0

Career AVG .316 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +27.2% above league average.

Career OBP .381 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +19.0% above league average.

Career SLG .474 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +28.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.855 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +24.0% 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
1969 STL NL 6 19 3 6 1 1 0 4 0 2 6 0.316 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 6 8 16 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 SLN 2B 6 6 8 16 1 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6