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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH Pos Awards
1937 26 BBB NAL 0.2 20 69 62 15 18 1 2 0 5 0 6 .290 .362 .371 .733 103 .346 106 23 1 0 6/25
1 Yr 0.2 20 69 62 15 18 1 2 0 5 0 6 .290 .362 .371 .733 103 .346 106 23 1 0 6/25
162 Game Avg 1.2 162 559 502 122 146 8 16 0 41 0 49 .290 .362 .371 .733 103 .346 106 186 8 0

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG PB SB Awards
1937 26 BBB NAL SS 10 10 81.0 41 14 20 7 3 .829 .897 3.78 4.64 3.40 2.88
1937 26 BBB NAL C 7 6 51.0 46 44 2 0 0 1.000 .973 8.12 7.25 6.57 4.50 1 5
1937 26 BBB NAL 3B 2 1 10.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .900 0.90 2.79 0.50 1.75
1 Yr 19 17 142.0 88 58 23 7 3 .920 .937 5.13 5.45 4.26 3.36 1 5
SS (1 Yr) SS 10 10 81.0 41 14 20 7 3 .829 .897 3.78 4.64 3.40 2.88
C (1 Yr) C 7 6 51.0 46 44 2 0 0 1.000 .973 8.12 7.25 6.57 4.50 1 5
3B (1 Yr) 3B 2 1 10.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .900 0.90 2.79 0.50 1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melvin Coleman born?

Melvin Coleman was born on January 1, 1911.

Where was Melvin Coleman born?

Melvin Coleman was born in Charlotte, NC.

How tall was Melvin Coleman?

Melvin Coleman was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Melvin Coleman weigh when playing?

Melvin Coleman weighed 152 lbs (68 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Melvin Coleman play?

Melvin Coleman played 1 season.

Is Melvin Coleman in the Hall of Fame?

Melvin Coleman has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Melvin Coleman play?

Melvin Coleman was a Shortstop, Catcher and Third Baseman.

How many hits did Melvin Coleman have?

Melvin Coleman had 18 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Melvin Coleman have?

Melvin Coleman had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Melvin Coleman's average?

Melvin Coleman had a .290 average over his career.

How many teams has Melvin Coleman played for?

Melvin Coleman played for 1 team, the Birmingham Black Barons.

When did Melvin Coleman retire?

Melvin Coleman last played in 1937.

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