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| Dick Coffman | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1906-12-18)December 18, 1906 Veto, Alabama, US | |
| Died: March 24, 1972(1972-03-24) (aged 65) Athens, Alabama, US | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| 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 |
| Saves | 38 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Samuel Richard Coffman (December 18, 1906 – March 24, 1972) was an AmericanMajor League Baseballpitcher with theWashington Senators,St. Louis Browns,New York Giants,Boston Bees andPhiladelphia Phillies between 1927 and 1945. Coffman batted and threw right-handed. He was born inVeto, Alabama. Coffman's brother,Slick, also pitched in the major leagues.
In a 15-season career, Coffman posted a 72–95 record with a 4.65ERA and 38saves in 472appearances (132 as astarter). In 1938, he led theNational League in appearances (51), saves (12) andgames finished (35). His only ejection in Major League Baseball (MLB) came on August 15, 1934, when he was ejected by homeplate umpireHarry Geisel for arguing balls and strikes.[1]
Coffman died inAthens, Alabama, at the age of 65.
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