Frank Coggins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frank Coggins |
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| Second baseman | |||
| Born: May 22, 1944 Griffin, Georgia |
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| Died: October 30, 1994 (aged 50) Atlanta, Georgia |
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| September 10, 1967, for the Washington Senators | |||
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| July 30, 1972, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .215 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 15 | ||
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Franklin Coggins (born May 22, 1944 – died October 30, 1994) was an American professional baseball player. He was born in Griffin, Georgia. Frank was a switch-hitter, meaning he could bat with both his left and right hands. He mostly played as a second baseman or shortstop on the field. Coggins was 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall and weighed 187 pounds (85 kg). He threw the ball with his right hand.
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Early Career and Major League Debut
Frank Coggins started his professional baseball journey in 1963. He played in the minor leagues for several years. His hard work paid off when he made it to Major League Baseball (MLB). He played his first MLB game on September 10, 1967. This was with the Washington Senators.
Playing for the Senators
Coggins played for the Washington Senators in 1967 and 1968. In 1968, he had his most active season in the Major Leagues. He played in 62 games for the Senators that year. During this time, he got 30 hits. These included six doubles and one triple. His batting average for the 1968 season was .175.
Moving to Other Teams
After his time with the Senators, Coggins was traded to other teams. On April 4, 1970, he was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Cleveland Indians. This trade happened during spring training. He continued to play in the minor leagues for a few more years.
Final MLB Season with the Cubs
Frank Coggins returned to Major League Baseball in 1972. He played for the Chicago Cubs that season. His last MLB game was on July 30, 1972. His professional baseball career lasted for 11 seasons in total, from 1963 to 1973.
Life After Baseball
After his baseball career, Frank Coggins lived in Atlanta, Georgia. He passed away at the age of 50 on October 30, 1994.
