Coaker Triplett

Born: 12/18/1911 in Boone, NC, USA

Died: 1/30/1992 in Boone, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Herman Coaker Triplett

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Biography

Coaker Triplett was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1938 to 1945. Born in 1911, Triplett played as a position player during a pivotal era in baseball history, just before the post-World War II boom. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 470 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .256. He accumulated 334 hits, 27 home runs, and 173 RBIs, establishing himself as a reliable contributor on offense. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility as a player. Triplett's playing style reflected the gritty competitiveness of the time, as he navigated the challenges of the wartime years when many players were drafted into military service. Despite these obstacles, he remained a consistent presence in the lineup, contributing to his teams with both power and contact hitting. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, and although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Triplett's contributions to the game during the late 1930s and early 1940s are remembered by those who appreciate the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
470	1307	148	334	47	14	27	173	10	123	114	0.256	0.320	0.375	0.694	611.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — near 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
1938	CHC	NL	12	36	4	9	2	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	STL	NL	76	185	29	53	6	3	3	21	0	18	27	0.286	.262 (+9%)	.332 (+5%)	.373 (+7%)	.705 (+6%)	202.4
1942	STL	NL	64	154	18	42	7	4	1	23	1	17	15	0.273	.253 (+8%)	.323 (+7%)	.349 (+11%)	.672 (+9%)	223.0
1943	STL	NL	9	25	1	2	0	0	1	4	0	1	6	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PHI	NL	105	360	45	98	16	4	14	52	2	28	28	0.272	.255 (+6%)	.324 (avg)	.346 (+32%)	.671 (+16%)	0.0
1944	PHI	NL	84	184	15	43	5	1	1	25	1	19	10	0.234	.261 (-11%)	.325 (-6%)	.357 (-19%)	.683 (-13%)	-397.7
1945	PHI	NL	120	363	36	87	11	1	7	46	6	40	27	0.240	.260 (-8%)	.328 (-4%)	.354 (-6%)	.683 (-5%)	-317.0