Dusty Coleman

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Dusty Coleman

|image = Dusty Coleman, maker of faces (28851924984).jpg

|caption = Coleman with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2016

|width =

|position = Infielder

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|4|20}}

|birth_place = Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 3

|debutyear = 2015

|debutteam = Kansas City Royals

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = August 27

| finalyear = 2017

| finalteam = San Diego Padres

|statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Batting average

| stat1value = .211

| stat2label = Home runs

| stat2value = 4

| stat3label = Runs batted in

| stat3value = 9

|teams =

Kansas City Royals ({{mlby|2015}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2017}})

| medaltemplates =

{{MedalCountry | {{bb|USA}}}}

}}

Dustin Michael Coleman (born April 20, 1987) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres.

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2008&T=Bourne_Braves |title=2008 Bourne Braves |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org/news/asgnews/index.html?article_id=294 |title=Power, Pitching Hallmarks of Both Squads Selected for Under Armour-Cape League All-Star Game |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |access-date=August 3, 2019}} 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%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/minorleaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=500&type=1&season=2014&team=0&players=0&sort=5,d|title = All Minor Leagues Leaderboards » 2014 » Batters » Advanced Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball}}

=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.{{cite news|last1=Palmer|first1=Tod|title=Royals add Dusty Coleman to roster, demote Christian Colon to Class AAA Omaha|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article26354050.html|access-date=September 8, 2015|work=Kansas City Star|date=July 3, 2015}} He appeared in four games for the Royals, and was designated for assignment on September 7.{{cite news|title=Royals promote Joba Chamberlain from Triple-A|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=13604073|access-date=September 8, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=September 7, 2015}} Coleman spent the remainder of the year with the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, and elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web|title=Dusty Coleman heads list of Royals minor league free agents|url=https://www.royalsreview.com/2015/11/9/9696574/dusty-coleman-heads-list-of-royals-minor-league-free-agents|access-date=2023-04-23|website=royalsreview.com|date=November 9, 2015 |language=en}}

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.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}

=San Diego Padres=

On December 5, 2016, Coleman signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-nov-19-dec-1/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1|last=Eddy|first=Matt|work=baseballamerica.com|date=December 5, 2016|access-date=December 7, 2016}} He appeared in 27 games for the Padres in 2017, hitting .227/.268/.455 with four home runs, nine RBI, and one stolen base. On September 18, 2017, Coleman was designated for assignment by the Padres.{{Cite web|title=Padres Designate Dusty Coleman, Jose Valdez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/padres-designate-dusty-coleman-jose-valdez-2.html|access-date=February 11, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 18, 2017 |language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas on September 21.{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 9/21/17|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/padres-outright-dusty-coleman-jose-valdez.html|access-date=February 11, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 21, 2017 |language=en}} Comeman elected free agency on October 2.

On November 16, 2017, Coleman re-signed with the Padres on a minor league contract. 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.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=May 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 6, 2018 |language=en}}