Career
A native of Lee"s Summit, Missouri, Coleman entered the majors on September 25, 1895. In a complete game appearance, he was charged with 15 runs (including 12 earned) on 12 hits with eight walks and five strikeouts in 8.0 innings. He took the loss (1350 European Research Area) and never appeared in another major league game.
Coleman died at the age of 52 in Bunceton, Missouri.