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| Season | Age | Team | Lg | WAR | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | 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 | |||||
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | PA | Rbat | Rbaser | Rdp | Rfield | Rpos | RAA | WAA | Rrep | RAR | WAR | waaWL% | 162WL% | oWAR | dWAR | oRAR | Pos | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 26 | BBB | NAL | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | -1 | -0.1 | 2 | 2 | 0.2 | .496 | .500 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 4 | 6/25 | |
| 1 Yr | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | -1 | -0.1 | 2 | 2 | 0.2 | .496 | .500 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 4 | 6/25 | ||||
| 162 Game Avg | 559 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -19 | 8 | -6 | -0.6 | 19 | 12 | 1.2 | .496 | .500 | 2.8 | -1.0 | 31 | |||||
Appearances
| Standard | Range Factor | Baserunners | |||||||||||||||||||
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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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