Dick Coffman
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| Pitcher | |||
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Born: December 18, 1906 Veto, Alabama | |||
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Died: March 24, 1972 (aged 65) Athens, Alabama | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| April 28, 1927, for the Washington Senators | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| June 28, 1945, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 72-95 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.65 | ||
| Strikeouts | 372 | ||
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Samuel Richard Dick Coffman (December 18, 1906 – March 24, 1972) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1927 through 1945, he played for the Washington Senators (1927, 1932), St. Louis Browns (1928–1932, 1933–1935), New York Giants (1936–1939), Boston Braves (1940) and Philadelphia Phillies (1945). Coffman batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Veto, Alabama.
In a 15-season career, Coffman posted a 72–95 record with a 4.65 ERA and 38 saves in 472 appearances (132 as a starter). In 1938, he led the National League in appearances (51), saves (12) and games finished (35).
Coffman died in Athens, Alabama, at the age of 65.
See also
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Baseball Library
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