Jerry Coleman served as a second baseman for the Yankees from 1949-1957. Over 9 seasons and 736 games, he batted .263 with 16 home runs and 220 RBI. He appeared in 26 postseason games, batting .275.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 |
| 1954 | 113 | 315 | 43 | 67 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 3 | .213 | .278 | .270 | .548 |
| 1955 | 43 | 96 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 0 | .229 | .321 | .281 | .602 |
| 1956 | 81 | 186 | 15 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 12 | 34 | 1 | .258 | .305 | .296 | .601 |
| 1957 | 73 | 158 | 23 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 1 | .266 | .352 | .373 | .725 |
| Career | 736 | 2152 | 273 | 565 | 77 | 19 | 16 | 220 | 241 | 226 | 22 | .263 | .337 | .338 | .675 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 | 20 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1950 | 4 | 14 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 0 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .286 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1951 | 5 | 8 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1955 | 3 | 3 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1957 | 7 | 22 | -- | 8 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .364 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 26 | 69 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .275 | .275 | .275 | .551 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jerry Coleman play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Jerry Coleman appeared in 26 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Jerry Coleman didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Jerry Coleman's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Jerry Coleman born?
Jerry Coleman was born in San Jose, CA, USA. Jerry Coleman went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1949-1957, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Jerry Coleman's career stats with the Yankees?
Jerry Coleman compiled a .263 batting average, 16 home runs, 220 RBI, and 565 hits across 736 games for the New York Yankees. Jerry Coleman's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1949-1957 seasons.