Casey Coleman (baseball)

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name=Casey Coleman

|image=Casey Coleman on March 10, 2012.jpg

|image_size=

|caption=Coleman with the Chicago Cubs

|position=Pitcher

|team=Conspiradores de Querétaro

|number=

|bats=Left

|throws=Right

|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1987|7|3}}

|birth_place=Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate=August 2

|debutyear=2010

|debutteam=Chicago Cubs

|statyear= 2014 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label= Win–loss record

|stat1value= 8–13

|stat2label= Earned run average

|stat2value= 5.72

|stat3label= Strikeouts

|stat3value= 123

|teams=

Chicago Cubs ({{mlby|2010}}–{{mlby|2012}})
Kansas City Royals ({{mlby|2014}})

|medaltemplates=

{{Medal|Country|{{bb|USA}}}}

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Joseph Casey Coleman (born July 3, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals.

Early life

Coleman was born in Fort Myers, Florida, and graduated from Mariner High School in Cape Coral, Florida. He played college baseball at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles baseball team. At FGCU, Coleman was teammates with future major league pitchers Richard Bleier and Chris Sale.{{cite web|url= http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=colemca01| title= Casey Coleman Stats |publisher= Baseball Almanac |access-date= November 26, 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?key_school=0c9895fa&exact=1&query_type=key_school|title=MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}

Career

=Chicago Cubs=

Coleman was drafted by the Cubs in the 15th round (461st overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colemca01.shtml| title =Casey Coleman

| publisher= Baseball-Reference.Com|access-date= November 26, 2012}}

On August 2, 2010, Coleman was called up to the major leagues for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=5431907|title=Cubs recall pitcher Coleman from Iowa|date=2 August 2010|website=ESPN.com}} On August 23, he earned his first MLB win on a 9–1 victory against the Washington Nationals. He also recorded his first career RBI in the same game.

In 2011, Coleman did not make the team out of spring training and was optioned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. After injuries to starting pitchers Andrew Cashner and Randy Wells, he was recalled to Chicago and made his first start of the season on April 10 against the Milwaukee Brewers. On May 28, 2011, Coleman was optioned to the Iowa after Randy Wells was activated from the 15-day disabled list.{{cite web|url=http://cubbiescrib.com/2011/05/27/casey-coleman-optioned-to-iowa|title=Casey Coleman Optioned to Iowa|last=Campbell|first=Jordan|date=2011-05-27|work=Cubbies Crib|access-date=2011-05-28}}

In 2012, Coleman made 17 appearances for the Cubs, registering a 7.40 ERA and 5.9 K/9 in {{fraction|24|1|3}} innings of work. On November 28, 2012, Coleman was designated for assignment by the Cubs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/cubs-designate-casey-coleman-for-assignment.html|title=Cubs Designate Casey Coleman for Assignment|date=November 28, 2012 }} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa two days later.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/outrighted-to-triple-a-deolis-guerra-1.html|title = Outrighted to Triple-A: Coleman, Royals, Blue Jays| date=November 30, 2012 }}

On April 14, 2014, Coleman was released by the Cubs organization.

=Kansas City Royals=

On April 15, 2014, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.{{cite news|title=MLB: Ex-FGCU pitcher Casey Coleman sent to minors by Royals|url=http://www.naplesnews.com/tablet-showcase/top-sports/mlb-ex-fgcu-pitcher-casey-coleman-sent-to-minors|access-date=December 16, 2014|work=Naples Daily News|date=May 27, 2014}} On May 16, Coleman was selected to the active roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/05/royals-designate-justin-maxwell-for-assignment.html|title=Royals Designate Justin Maxwell for Assignment|date=May 16, 2014 }} Coleman appeared in 10 games for Kansas City in 2014, recording a 5.25 ERA with 5 strikeouts in 12 innings. On December 15, Coleman was designated for assignment.{{cite news|title=Royals sign right-hander Pino, designate Coleman|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12034081|access-date=December 16, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=December 15, 2014}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on December 24.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/minor-moves-sierra-coleman-albers.html|title=Minor Moves: Mijares, Bowden, Runzler|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 24, 2014|access-date=December 25, 2014}}

After spending the 2015 season in Triple-A with Omaha, Coleman elected free agency on October 5, 2015.

=Seattle Mariners=

On December 17, 2015, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-casey-coleman-signs-minor-league-deal-with-mariners/|title = Mariners' Casey Coleman: Signs minor league deal with Mariners| date=December 17, 2015 }} On April 4, 2016, Coleman was released by the Mariners, but quickly re-signed with the team on a new minor league contract. In 27 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he compiled a 2-0 record and 2.08 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 4 saves across 39 innings pitched. On July 2, Coleman opted out of his contract and elected free agency.{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 7/2/16|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/07/minor-mlb-transactions-7216.html|access-date=March 3, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 2, 2016 |language=en}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On July 7, 2016, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-casey-coleman-rays-sign-coleman/|title=Rays' Casey Coleman: Rays sign Coleman|work=cbssports.com|date=July 8, 2016|access-date=July 8, 2016}} He spent the remainder of the season with the High–A Charlotte Stone Crabs and Triple–A Durham Bulls, posting a 3.86 ERA in 11 games for Durham, and a 3.38 ERA in 2 games for Charlotte. Coleman elected free agency following the season on November 7.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=August 3, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}

=New Britain Bees=

On April 7, 2017, Coleman signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

=Houston Astros=

On April 30, 2017, Coleman's contract was selected by the Houston Astros.{{Cite web|url=https://www.crawfishboxes.com/2017/5/3/15537010/astros-purchase-contract-for-casey-coleman-from-atlantic-league|title=Astros purchase contract for Casey Coleman from Atlantic League|date=May 3, 2017}} In 12 starts for the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, he struggled to a 3-5 record and 6.75 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 64 innings of work. Coleman was released by the Astros organization on July 6.

=New Britain Bees (second stint)=

On July 24, 2017, Coleman re-signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the season.

=Sugar Land Skeeters=

On May 26, 2018, Coleman signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 7 games (6 starts) for Sugar Land, Coleman logged a 3-0 record and 0.96 ERA with 38 strikeouts across {{fraction|37|1|3}} innings pitched.

=Chicago Cubs (second stint)=

On July 3, 2018, Coleman's contract was purchased by the Chicago Cubs organization.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TommyBirch/status/1013956099672666113|title=Tommy Birch on Twitter}} In 10 games and 5 starts he was 2–4 with a 6.91 ERA and with a 23/10 K/BB ratio. Coleman elected free agency following the season on November 2.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=June 21, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 6, 2018 |language=en}}

=New York Mets=

On January 3, 2019, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray/status/1080978465019572225|title=Robert Murray on Twitter}} In 19 appearances (15 starts) for the Triple–A Syracuse Mets, he struggled to a 1-7 record and 5.85 ERA with 53 strikeouts across {{fraction|64|2|3}} innings pitched. Coleman was released by the Mets organization on July 4.{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 7/5/19|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/minor-mlb-transactions-7519.html|access-date=March 3, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 5, 2019 |language=en}}

=Toros de Tijuana=

On July 23, 2019, Coleman signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. Coleman did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the LMB season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/mexican-league-cancels-2020-season.html|title=Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season|date=July 2020 }} He later became a free agent.

=Leones de Yucatán=

On February 25, 2022, Coleman signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=https://www.leones.mx/relevista-de-lujo-a-los-leones/|title=RELEVISTA DE LUJO A LOS LEONES|website=leones.mx|date=February 25, 2022 |language=ES|accessdate=February 26, 2022}} He missed the 2022 season after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder.{{Cite web|title=Mariner grad Casey Coleman did it all for FGCU baseball and now he's a hall-of-famer|url=https://www.news-press.com/story/sports/college/fgcu/2023/01/20/mariner-grad-former-mlb-pitcher-casey-coleman-going-into-fgcu-hall-of-fame/69818809007/|access-date=May 24, 2024|website=news-press.com|language=en}} Coleman did not appear in a game for the club in 2023 as well.

=Conspiradores de Querétaro=

On November 21, 2023, Coleman was selected by the Conspiradores de Querétaro in the team's expansion draft.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Draft de expansión para Conspiradores y Dorados|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-draft-de-expansion-para-conspiradores-y-dorados|access-date=November 23, 2023|website=milb.com|language=en}} He spent the whole year on the injured list and did not play in a game in 2024. Coleman re-signed with Querétaro on March 12, 2025.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 12 de marzo de 2025|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-12-de-marzo-de-2025|access-date=March 13, 2025|website=milb.com|language=en}}

Personal life

Both his father and grandfather were pitchers in MLB, making them the fourth family with three generations of major leaguers. His father, Joe, played from 1965 to 1979, and his grandfather, also named Joe, played from 1942 to 1955.{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/08/cubs-call-coleman-up-from-iowa.html|title=Chicago Breaking Sports News - Chicago Tribune|website=www.chicagobreakingsports.com|date=June 28, 1999 }} He is also the first third-generation pitcher in Major League history.{{cite news|last1=Muskat|first1=Carrie|title=Cubs summon rookies Diamond, Coleman|url=http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/12935090/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112157/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/12935090/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=August 29, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=August 3, 2010}}