John Coleman (pitcher)
| John Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 29, 1860 Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: January 27, 1915 (aged 54) Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 23, 1890, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 23, 1890, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 21.60 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
John W. Coleman (January 29, 1860 – January 27, 1915) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1890 season.
Early life
John W. Coleman was born on January 29, 1860, in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Katharine and William Coleman. At a young age, he moved to Bristol, Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
In 1887, Coleman was a pitcher on a baseball team in Bristol along with Doc Potts. According to his obituary, he struck out 22 men in one game.[2] His career, statistically speaking, was only slightly different from that of Moonlight Graham. Coleman debuted on June 23, 1890, and was charged with eight runs (including four earned) on four hits with three walks and two strikeouts in 1+2⁄3 innings. He took the loss (21.60 earned run average) and never appeared in another major league game.
Coleman had a restaurant business on Mill Street. He then took charge of the Coleman House.[1]
Personal life
Coleman married Elizabeth. They had one daughter, Helen.[1]
Coleman had cirrhosis of the liver starting around 1905.[1] He died on January 27, 1915, at his home in Bristol. He was buried in St. Mark's Cemetery.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Death Angel Claims Business Man". Bristol Daily Courier. January 27, 1915. p. 1. Retrieved May 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death Angel Claims Business Man". Bristol Daily Courier. January 27, 1915. p. 6. Retrieved May 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Coleman". Bristol Daily Courier. January 28, 1915. p. 6. Retrieved May 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Retrosheet
- John Coleman at Find a Grave