Dusty Coleman

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Dusty Coleman
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Coleman with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2016
Infielder
Born: (1987-04-20) April 20, 1987 (age 37)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 3, 2015, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
August 27, 2017, for the San Diego Padres
Men's baseball
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Dustin Michael Coleman (born April 20, 1987) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres.

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Amateur career

Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Coleman attended O'Gorman Catholic High School in Sioux Falls, where he played for the school's baseball team. He was named an all-state shortstop his junior and senior seasons, and went on to play baseball at Wichita State University. In 2008, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Bourne Braves, and was named a league all-star. [1] [2] He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 28th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.

Professional career

Oakland Athletics

In 2014, playing for the Double-A Midland RockHounds, Coleman batted .223/.300/.397 with 18 home runs, and led all minor leaguers with 500 or more plate appearances with a strikeout percentage of 36.5%. [3]

Kansas City Royals

On January 16, 2015, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization. He was assigned to the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals to begin the year. On July 3, Coleman was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [4] He appeared in four games for the Royals, and was designated for assignment on September 7. [5] Coleman spent the remainder of the year with the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, and elected free agency following the season on November 6. [6]

On November 9, 2015, Coleman re–signed with the Royals on a minor league contract. In 63 games split between Omaha and the rookie–level Arizona League Royals, he batted .244/.302/.418 with six home runs, 26 RBI, and eight stolen bases. Coleman elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016. [7]

San Diego Padres

On December 5, 2016, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. [8] He appeared in 27 games for the Padres in 2017, hitting 4 home runs in 66 at-bats. He elected free agency on October 2.

On November 16, 2017, Coleman re-signed with the Padres on a minor league deal. In 103 games for the Triple—A El Paso Chihuahuas, he batted .202/.268/.397 with 13 home runs and 36 RBI. Coleman elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "2008 Bourne Braves". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Power, Pitching Hallmarks of Both Squads Selected for Under Armour-Cape League All-Star Game". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  3. ↑ "All Minor Leagues Leaderboards » 2014 » Batters » Advanced Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball".
  4. ↑ Palmer, Tod (July 3, 2015). "Royals add Dusty Coleman to roster, demote Christian Colon to Class AAA Omaha". Kansas City Star. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Royals promote Joba Chamberlain from Triple-A". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Dusty Coleman heads list of Royals minor league free agents". royalsreview.com. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ Eddy, Matt (December 5, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
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