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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Louis Coleman
| name = Louis Coleman
| image = Louis Coleman on May 24, 2011.jpg
| image = Louis Coleman on May 24, 2011.jpg
| caption = Coleman with the Kansas City Royals
| caption = Coleman with the Kansas City Royals
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| team = Detroit Tigers
| number = 19
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|4|4}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|4|4}}
| birth_place = [[Greenwood, Mississippi]]
| birth_place = [[Greenwood, Mississippi]], U.S.
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
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| debutyear = 2011
| debutyear = 2011
| debutteam = Kansas City Royals
| debutteam = Kansas City Royals
|finalleague=MLB
|finaldate=September 29
|finalyear=2018
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|finalteam=Detroit Tigers
| statleague = MLB
| statleague = MLB
| statyear = 2018 season
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 12–6
| stat1value = 12–6
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* [[Kansas City Royals]] ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Detroit Tigers]] ({{mlby|2018}}–present)
* [[Detroit Tigers]] ({{mlby|2018}})
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'''Harold Louis Coleman III''' (born April 4, 1986) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Detroit Tigers]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Kansas City Royals]] and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].
'''Harold Louis Coleman III''' (born April 4, 1986) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Kansas City Royals]], [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] and [[Detroit Tigers]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Coleman was born in [[Greenwood, Mississippi]], to Hal and Kathy Coleman. He graduated from [[Pillow Academy]] in Greenwood and attended [[Louisiana State University]] (LSU), where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[LSU Tigers baseball]] team.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=colemlo01|title = Louis Coleman Stats|publisher=Baseball Almanac|accessdate= July 18, 2013}}</ref> Coleman earned his agricultural business degree in May 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=217399|title= #29 Louis Coleman|publisher=LSUsports.net |accessdate= July 14, 2013}}</ref>
Coleman was born in [[Greenwood, Mississippi]], to Hal and Kathy Coleman. He graduated from [[Pillow Academy]] in Greenwood and attended [[Louisiana State University]] (LSU), where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[LSU Tigers baseball]] team.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=colemlo01|title = Louis Coleman Stats|publisher=Baseball Almanac|access-date= July 18, 2013}}</ref> Coleman earned his agricultural business degree in May 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=217399|title= #29 Louis Coleman|publisher= LSUsports.net|access-date= July 14, 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225800/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=217399|archive-date= March 3, 2016|url-status= dead}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Kansas City Royals===
===Kansas City Royals===
Coleman was drafted by the [[Kansas City Royals]] in the fifth round of the [[2009 MLB Draft]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colemlo01.shtml|title= Louis Coleman|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate= July 14, 2013}}</ref> and was called up to the majors for the first time on April 21, 2011.<ref>[http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110421&content_id=18083170&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Bullpen shuffle: Coleman in, Texeira out]</ref> That night, he pitched two scoreless innings against the [[Cleveland Indians]] in his major league debut. On May 11, 2011, Coleman recorded his first major league save by pitching a perfect 11th inning against the [[New York Yankees]] in [[Yankee Stadium]].<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/2011/05/11/2868869_hosmer-drives-royals-to-win.html?storylink=omni_popular Hosmer drives Royals to win over Yankees]</ref>
Coleman was drafted by the [[Kansas City Royals]] in the fifth round of the [[2009 MLB Draft]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colemlo01.shtml|title= Louis Coleman|publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date= July 14, 2013}}</ref> and was called up to the majors for the first time on April 21, 2011.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121006110934/http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110421&content_id=18083170&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc Bullpen shuffle: Coleman in, Texeira out]</ref> That night, he pitched two scoreless innings against the [[Cleveland Indians]] in his major league debut. On May 11, 2011, Coleman recorded his first major league save by pitching a perfect 11th inning against the [[New York Yankees]] in [[Yankee Stadium]].<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/2011/05/11/2868869_hosmer-drives-royals-to-win.html?storylink=omni_popular Hosmer drives Royals to win over Yankees]</ref>


The Royals placed Coleman on [[waivers (baseball)|waivers]] in April 2015 with the purpose of removing him from their [[40-man roster]].<ref>http://cjonline.com/sports/catzone/2015-04-02/local-sports-briefs-april-2-royals-place-reliever-louis-coleman-waivers</ref> He was re-added to the roster on September 7. On February 3, 2016, Coleman was released by the Royals.
The Royals placed Coleman on [[waivers (baseball)|waivers]] in April 2015 with the purpose of removing him from their [[40-man roster]].<ref>{{cite web|author=The Capital-Journal |url=http://cjonline.com/sports/catzone/2015-04-02/local-sports-briefs-april-2-royals-place-reliever-louis-coleman-waivers |title=Local sports briefs for April 2: Royals place reliever Louis Coleman on waivers - Sports - The Topeka Capital-Journal - Topeka, KS |publisher=Cjonline.com |date=2015-04-02 |access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref> He was re-added to the roster on September 7. On February 3, 2016, Coleman was released by the Royals.


===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On February 19, he signed a one-year, $725,000, free agent contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/38e574e3dddc4e9e8dfdaffdd97ba3b2/dodgers-reliever-louis-coleman-reach-725000-1-year-deal|title=Dodgers, reliever Louis Coleman reach 725,000, 1-year deal|work=Associated Press|date=February 19, 2016}}</ref> As a member of the Dodgers bullpen in 2016, he pitched in 61 games with a 2–1 record and 4.69 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/2016.shtml|title=2016 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching & Fielding Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=October 15, 2016}}</ref>
On February 19, he signed a one-year, $725,000, free agent contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/38e574e3dddc4e9e8dfdaffdd97ba3b2/dodgers-reliever-louis-coleman-reach-725000-1-year-deal|title=Dodgers, reliever Louis Coleman reach 725,000, 1-year deal|agency=Associated Press|date=February 19, 2016}}</ref> As a member of the Dodgers bullpen in 2016, he pitched in 61 games with a 2–1 record and 4.69 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/2016.shtml|title=2016 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching & Fielding Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|access-date=October 15, 2016}}</ref>


===Cincinnati Reds===
===Cincinnati Reds===
On January 10, 2017, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the [[Cincinnati Reds]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/news/1204989|title=Reds' Louis Coleman: Inks minor league deal with Reds|work=thescore.com|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref> He was released on June 19, 2017.
On January 10, 2017, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the [[Cincinnati Reds]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/news/1204989|title=Reds' Louis Coleman: Inks minor league deal with Reds|work=thescore.com|date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref> He was released on June 19, 2017.


===Arizona Diamondbacks===
===Arizona Diamondbacks===
On June 23, 2017, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2017/06|title=Arizona Diamondbacks Transactions in June 2017|work=MLB.com|accessdate=June 23, 2017}}</ref> He was released on August 26, 2017. <ref>http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-aug-26-sept-4-2017/#0lEYBCoQWhurpv1e.97</ref>
On June 23, 2017, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2017/06|title=Arizona Diamondbacks Transactions in June 2017|work=MLB.com|access-date=June 23, 2017}}</ref> He was released on August 26, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-aug-26-sept-4-2017/#0lEYBCoQWhurpv1e.97 |title=Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis |publisher=Baseballamerica.com |access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref>


===Detroit Tigers===
===Detroit Tigers===
[[File:19ColemanPitch.jpg|thumb|Coleman pitching for the Tigers against the [[Minnesota Twins]] in 2018]]
[[File:19ColemanPitch.jpg|thumb|Coleman pitching for the Tigers against the [[Minnesota Twins]] in 2018]]
On February 23, 2018, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/tigers-to-sign-louis-coleman.html</ref> On May 12, 2018, the Tigers purchased Coleman's minor league contract and added him to the major league roster.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-louis-coleman-promoted-from-triple-a/|title=Tigers' Louis Coleman: Promoted from Triple-A|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2018-05-12|language=en}}</ref> In {{frac|51|1|3}} relief innings for the 2018 Tigers, Coleman posted a 4–1 record with a 3.51 ERA and 41 strikeouts.
On February 23, 2018, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Jeff Todd |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/tigers-to-sign-louis-coleman.html |title=Tigers To Sign Louis Coleman |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=2018-02-23 |access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref> On May 12, 2018, the Tigers purchased Coleman's minor league contract and added him to the major league roster.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-louis-coleman-promoted-from-triple-a/|title=Tigers' Louis Coleman: Promoted from Triple-A|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2018-05-12|language=en}}</ref> In {{frac|51|1|3}} relief innings for the 2018 Tigers, Coleman posted a 4–1 record with a 3.51 ERA and 41 strikeouts. On November 29, 2018, Coleman re-signed to a minor league deal with the Tigers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/c385f9f7c72801/tigers-resign-veteran-reliever.html|title=Tigers re-sign veteran reliever; Dixon Machado on the move|website=MLive.com|last=Woodbery|first=Evan|language=en|date=2018-11-30|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref> He was assigned to AAA [[Toledo Mud Hens]] to start the 2019 season. Coleman was released by the organization on July 4, 2019.


==Pitching style==
==Pitching style==
Coleman mostly throws a [[four-seam fastball]] ({{convert|88|to|92|mph}}) and [[slider]] ({{convert|78|to|81|mph}}), with an occasional changeup to left-handed hitters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=488786|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Louis Coleman|publisher=Brooks Baseball|accessdate=June 19, 2012}}</ref>
Coleman mostly throws a [[four-seam fastball]] ({{convert|88|to|92|mph}}) and [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] ({{convert|78|to|81|mph}}), with an occasional changeup to left-handed hitters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=488786|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Louis Coleman|publisher=Brooks Baseball|access-date=June 19, 2012}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 23:35, 3 October 2024

Louis Coleman
Coleman with the Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1986-04-04) April 4, 1986 (age 38)
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 21, 2011, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2018, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record12–6
Earned run average3.51
Strikeouts272
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Harold Louis Coleman III (born April 4, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers.

Early life

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Coleman was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Hal and Kathy Coleman. He graduated from Pillow Academy in Greenwood and attended Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played college baseball for the LSU Tigers baseball team.[1] Coleman earned his agricultural business degree in May 2009.[2]

Professional career

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Kansas City Royals

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Coleman was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the 2009 MLB Draft,[3] and was called up to the majors for the first time on April 21, 2011.[4] That night, he pitched two scoreless innings against the Cleveland Indians in his major league debut. On May 11, 2011, Coleman recorded his first major league save by pitching a perfect 11th inning against the New York Yankees in Yankee Stadium.[5]

The Royals placed Coleman on waivers in April 2015 with the purpose of removing him from their 40-man roster.[6] He was re-added to the roster on September 7. On February 3, 2016, Coleman was released by the Royals.

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On February 19, he signed a one-year, $725,000, free agent contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[7] As a member of the Dodgers bullpen in 2016, he pitched in 61 games with a 2–1 record and 4.69 ERA.[8]

Cincinnati Reds

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On January 10, 2017, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[9] He was released on June 19, 2017.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On June 23, 2017, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[10] He was released on August 26, 2017.[11]

Detroit Tigers

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Coleman pitching for the Tigers against the Minnesota Twins in 2018

On February 23, 2018, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[12] On May 12, 2018, the Tigers purchased Coleman's minor league contract and added him to the major league roster.[13] In 51+1⁄3 relief innings for the 2018 Tigers, Coleman posted a 4–1 record with a 3.51 ERA and 41 strikeouts. On November 29, 2018, Coleman re-signed to a minor league deal with the Tigers.[14] He was assigned to AAA Toledo Mud Hens to start the 2019 season. Coleman was released by the organization on July 4, 2019.

Pitching style

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Coleman mostly throws a four-seam fastball (88 to 92 miles per hour (142 to 148 km/h)) and slider (78 to 81 miles per hour (126 to 130 km/h)), with an occasional changeup to left-handed hitters.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Louis Coleman Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
  2. ^ "#29 Louis Coleman". LSUsports.net. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  3. ^ "Louis Coleman". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  4. ^ Bullpen shuffle: Coleman in, Texeira out
  5. ^ Hosmer drives Royals to win over Yankees
  6. ^ The Capital-Journal (April 2, 2015). "Local sports briefs for April 2: Royals place reliever Louis Coleman on waivers - Sports - The Topeka Capital-Journal - Topeka, KS". Cjonline.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  7. ^ "Dodgers, reliever Louis Coleman reach 725,000, 1-year deal". Associated Press. February 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "2016 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching & Fielding Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  9. ^ "Reds' Louis Coleman: Inks minor league deal with Reds". thescore.com. January 10, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  10. ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks Transactions in June 2017". MLB.com. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  11. ^ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Jeff Todd (February 23, 2018). "Tigers To Sign Louis Coleman". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  13. ^ "Tigers' Louis Coleman: Promoted from Triple-A". CBSSports.com. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  14. ^ Woodbery, Evan (November 30, 2018). "Tigers re-sign veteran reliever; Dixon Machado on the move". MLive.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  15. ^ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Louis Coleman". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
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