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Bob Coleman

Bob Coleman Notable

b. September 26, 1890 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1913–1914, Cleveland Indians 1916

Bob Coleman divided four seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1913, then the Cleveland Indians through 1916.

Across 116 games he batted .241, with 55 hits and 19 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 8 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He played 108 games behind the plate, with 315 putouts and 10 errors. He turned 7 double plays.

He was born in Huntingburg, IN, USA on September 26, 1890, and died on July 16, 1959. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1913 PIT 245059 200 9780 .180
1914 PIT 731501140 411 1415323 .267
1916 CLE 192836 200 4760 .214
Career 1162281955 811 2729463 .241

On this day & linked events

1890

Born September 26, 1890

Huntingburg, IN, USA

1959

Died July 16, 1959

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