Chris Coletta
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Christopher Michael Coletta
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 190 lb.
- High school Hicksville High School
- Debut August 15, 1972
- Final Game October 1, 1972
- Born August 2, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Chris Coletta had an excellent partial season with the bat for the California Angels in 1972, posting a line of .300/.323/.433 during the second dead-ball era when the 1972 American League as a whole hit .239.
Coletta was a long-time minor leaguer, breaking into pro ball in 1963. Most years from 1966-1976 he was in the International League at least part of the season. In 1972 he hit .332 for Louisville and was over .300 several other times in his minor league career.
