Merle Coleman
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Merle H. Coleman
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4"
- Born 1917
Pitcher Merle Coleman played in the minor leagues from 1935 to 1949, missing the 1942-1945 seasons. Coleman pitched mainly in the low minors but pitched 3 games in the International League in 1936, less than 10 games in the Texas League in 1939-1940 and 5 games in the Southern Association in 1941.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Texarkana Liners | East Texas League | -- | none | -- | replaced Abe Miller / replaced by Clair Bates | |
| 1946 | Natchez Giants | Evangeline League | 87-46 | 2nd | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1947 | Abbeville Athletics | Evangeline League | 53-78 | 8th | none | ||
| 1948 | Odessa Oilers | Longhorn League | 2nd | none | Lost in 1st round | replaced Bill Davis | |
| 1949 | Alexandria Aces | Evangeline League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Art Phelan |
