Walter Coleman

Walter Lee Coleman (June 13, 1873 – November 20, 1925) was a left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1895 season.

Walter Coleman
Pitcher
Born: (1873-06-13)June 13, 1873
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Died: November 20, 1925(1925-11-20) (aged 52)
Bunceton, Missouri
Batted: Unknown Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 25, 1895, for the St. Louis Browns
Last MLB appearance
September 25, 1895, for the St. Louis Browns
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3-11
Strikeouts23
Earned run average8.30
Teams
  • St. Louis Browns (1895–96)

A native of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Coleman entered the majors on September 25, 1895. In a complete game appearance, he was charged with 15 runs (including 12 earned) on 12 hits with eight walks and five strikeouts in 8.0 innings. He took the loss (13.50 ERA) and never appeared in another major league game.

Coleman died at the age of 52 in Bunceton, Missouri.


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