Pete Coachman facts for kids

Bobby Dean Coachman (born November 11, 1961) is an American former professional baseball player. He played for the California Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a short time in 1990. Bobby was known for playing as a third baseman.

Bobby Coachman's Baseball Journey

Early Life and College Baseball

Bobby Dean Coachman was born on November 11, 1961. He grew up in Cottonwood, Alabama. Bobby loved baseball from a young age. He played college baseball at the University of South Alabama. After showing great skill there, he was chosen in the 11th round of the 1984 MLB draft. Being "drafted" means a professional team picks a player from college or high school to join their organization.

Playing in Major League Baseball

Bobby Coachman made his big league debut with the California Angels on August 18, 1990. He played as a third baseman, which is a key defensive position in baseball. A third baseman stands near third base and tries to stop hits from going into the outfield. They also help to get runners out who are trying to reach third base or score. Bobby's time in MLB was brief, ending on October 3, 1990, but it was a big achievement to play at the highest level of professional baseball.

Understanding His Baseball Stats

Even though he played for a short time, Bobby Coachman had some interesting stats:

• Batting Average (.311): This number shows how often a player gets a hit. A .311 batting average means he got a hit about 31.1% of the times he tried to hit the ball. This is a very good average!
• Runs Batted In (5): Often called "RBI," this stat counts how many runs a player helps their team score by getting a hit or making another play that brings a teammate home. Bobby helped score 5 runs.
• Hits (14): This is the total number of times he hit the ball and reached a base safely.

Other Teams Bobby Played For

Before and after his time in Major League Baseball, Bobby Coachman played for several other professional baseball teams. These teams are often part of "minor league" systems, which are like training grounds for players hoping to reach MLB. Some of the teams he played for include:

• Midland Angels
• Palm Springs Angels
• Quad Cities Angels (now the Quad Cities River Bandits)
• Salem Angels
• Shreveport Captains
• Tacoma Tigers
• Edmonton Trappers
• Phoenix Firebirds
• Charros de Jalisco (in Mexico)
• Winnipeg Goldeyes (in Canada)

After his playing career, Bobby Coachman continued to be involved in baseball. He worked as a scout for the Anaheim Angels. A scout's job is to find new talented players for the team.