Choo-Choo Coleman
Clarence Coleman
Born: August 25, 1935
Orlando, FL US
Deceased: August 15, 2016
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, OF, P
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 165
Career: 1955-1972
Major League Statistics
Choo-Choo Coleman compiled a career batting average of .258 with 81 home runs and 442 RBI in his 1003-game career with the Orlando C.B.s, Orlando Seratomas, Orlando Flyers, Orlando Dodgers, Macon Dodgers, Montreal Royals, Spokane Indians, Syracuse Chiefs, Buffalo Bisons, Jacksonville Suns, Tidewater Tides and Mexico City Diablos Rojos. He began playing during the 1955 season and last took the field during the 1972 campaign.
 Montreal Royals |
 Spokane Indians |
 Spokane Indians |
 Syracuse Chiefs |
 Buffalo Bisons |
 Jacksonville Suns |
 Tidewater Tides |
 Mexico City Diablos Rojos |
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | D | FLOR | Orlando Flyers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1959 | D | FLOR | Orlando Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | D | FLOR | Orlando C.B.s | 17 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .150 | .150 | .300 | .450 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 1956 | D | FLOR | Orlando Seratomas | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1958 | D | FLOR | Orlando Flyers | 129 | 499 | 432 | 57 | 101 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 15 | 4 | 57 | 57 | .234 | .329 | .354 | .683 | 153 | 6 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 1959 | D | FLOR | Orlando Dodgers | 137 | 536 | 460 | 80 | 119 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 80 | 15 | 58 | 65 | .259 | .341 | .367 | .708 | 169 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 8 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | IL | Montreal Royals | 98 | 332 | 291 | 41 | 75 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 49 | .258 | .322 | .395 | .717 | 115 | 1 | 9 | 3 | ||
| 1960 | A | SALL2 | Macon Dodgers | 26 | 86 | 77 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | .195 | .271 | .312 | .582 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1961 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | 73 | 285 | 257 | 47 | 74 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 22 | 41 | .288 | .351 | .518 | .868 | 133 | 4 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1962 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | 71 | 251 | 226 | 26 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 24 | .195 | .275 | .279 | .554 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 73 | 200 | 172 | 24 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 16 | .285 | .357 | .488 | .845 | 84 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1965 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 54 | 177 | 150 | 21 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 16 | .247 | .349 | .373 | .722 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1966 | AAA | IL | Jacksonville Suns | 66 | 188 | 167 | 26 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 20 | .275 | .348 | .461 | .809 | 77 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | 94 | 330 | 305 | 39 | 78 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 32 | .256 | .300 | .344 | .644 | 105 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 1970 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | 142 | 571 | 511 | 85 | 150 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 75 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 64 | .294 | .356 | .448 | .804 | 229 | 8 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 1972 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | 21 | 59 | 45 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | .244 | .379 | .289 | .668 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 1003 | 3535 | 3114 | 469 | 802 | 112 | 35 | 81 | 442 | 84 | 26 | 321 | 399 | .258 | .331 | .394 | .725 | 1227 | 0 | 40 | 26 | 34 | 8 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | D | FLOR | Orlando Flyers | C | 85 | 470 | 75 | 23 | 10 | .960 | 6.412 | 9 | |||
| 1958 | D | FLOR | Orlando Flyers | OF | 38 | 74 | 11 | 5 | 1 | .944 | 2.237 | ||||
| 1958 | D | FLOR | Orlando Flyers | P | 1 | .000 | |||||||||
| 1959 | D | FLOR | Orlando Dodgers | C | 88 | 571 | 74 | 18 | 3 | .973 | 7.330 | 14 | |||
| 1959 | D | FLOR | Orlando Dodgers | OF | 46 | 73 | 4 | 5 | 0 | .939 | 1.674 | ||||
| 1960 | AAA | IL | Montreal Royals | C | 89 | 414 | 46 | 12 | 11 | .975 | 5.169 | 8 | |||
| 1960 | A | SALL2 | Macon Dodgers | C | 20 | 94 | 14 | 4 | 4 | .964 | 5.400 | 2 | |||
| 1961 | AAA | PCL | Spokane Indians | C | 68 | 389 | 25 | 6 | 4 | .986 | 6.088 | 11 | |||
| 1962 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | C | 34 | 166 | 22 | 2 | 1 | .989 | 5.529 | 6 | |||
| 1962 | AAA | IL | Syracuse Chiefs | OF | 27 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .929 | 1.444 | ||||
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 57 | 239 | 26 | 6 | 6 | .978 | 4.649 | 6 | |||
| 1965 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | C | 38 | 214 | 23 | 4 | 6 | .983 | 6.237 | 6 | |||
| 1966 | AAA | IL | Jacksonville Suns | C | 44 | 203 | 17 | 2 | 2 | .991 | 5.000 | 10 | |||
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | C | 48 | 201 | 27 | 6 | 7 | .974 | 4.750 | 3 | |||
| 1969 | AAA | IL | Tidewater Tides | OF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||||
| 1970 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | C | 23 | 92 | 12 | 4 | 1 | .963 | 4.522 | 2 | |||
| 1970 | AAA | MEX | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | 1B | 123 | 908 | 54 | 13 | 128 | .987 | 7.821 | ||||
| Totals | 831 | 4147 | 432 | 113 | 184 | .976 | 5.510 | 77 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | D | Florida State League | Orlando C.B.s | WS1 | ||
| 1956 | D | Florida State League | Orlando Seratomas | WS1 | ||
| 1958 | D | Florida State League | Orlando Flyers | |||
| 1959 | D | Florida State League | Orlando Dodgers | LAN | ||
| 1960 | A | South Atlantic League | Macon Dodgers | LAN | ||
| 1960 | AAA | International League | Montreal Royals | LAN | ||
| 1961 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Spokane Indians | LAN | ||
| 1962 | AAA | International League | Syracuse Chiefs | WS2 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | NYN | ||
| 1965 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | NYN | ||
| 1966 | AAA | International League | Jacksonville Suns | NYN | ||
| 1969 | AAA | International League | Tidewater Tides | NYN | ||
| 1970 | AAA | Mexican League | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | |||
| 1972 | AAA | Mexican League | Mexico City Diablos Rojos |
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