Andy Coakley
Encyclopedia
Andrew James "Andy" Coakley (November 20, 1882 – September 27, 1963) was a pitcher
for the Philadelphia Athletics
(1902–1906), Cincinnati Reds
(1907–1908), Chicago Cubs
(1908–09) and New York Highlanders (1911).
. He helped the Athletics win the 1902 and 1905 American League Pennants and the Cubs win the 1908 World Series
, although he didn't play in the latter. His only postseason appearance was a complete game 9–0 loss to the New York Giants
in the 1905 World Series
. Although the Athletics gave up nine runs that day, Coakley was only charged with three earned runs, as the A's committed five errors behind him.
In nine seasons Coakley had a 58–59 win-loss record in 150 games, with 87 complete games, 11 shutouts, 3 saves, 1,072 ⅓ innings pitched, 1,021 hits allowed, 436 runs allowed, 9 home runs allowed, 314 walks, 428 strikeouts, 26 hit batsmen, 15 wild pitches, 2 balks and a 2.35 ERA. He currently ranks 21st among the Major League Baseball
career ERA
leaders.
Following his playing career, Coakley coached baseball at Williams College
(1911–1913), and Columbia University
(pitching coach 1914, head coach 1915–1918, 1920–1951). In 1923, Lou Gehrig
was one of his players.
Coakley died in New York, New York at the age of 80.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for the Philadelphia Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
(1902–1906), Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1907–1908), Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
(1908–09) and New York Highlanders (1911).
Biography
Coakley was born on November 20, 1882 in Providence, Rhode IslandProvidence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
. He helped the Athletics win the 1902 and 1905 American League Pennants and the Cubs win the 1908 World Series
1908 World Series
The 1908 World Series matched the defending champion Chicago Cubs against the Detroit Tigers in a rematch of the 1907 Series. In this first-ever rematch of this young event, the Cubs won in five games for their second consecutive title....
, although he didn't play in the latter. His only postseason appearance was a complete game 9–0 loss to the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
in the 1905 World Series
1905 World Series
- Game 1 :Monday, October 9, 1905 at Columbia Park in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaA pitchers' duel took place between Christy Mathewson and Eddie Plank. Both pitchers got out of jams and were able to shut the offense down. In the Giants top of the fifth, Mathewson singled, but was forced by Roger...
. Although the Athletics gave up nine runs that day, Coakley was only charged with three earned runs, as the A's committed five errors behind him.
In nine seasons Coakley had a 58–59 win-loss record in 150 games, with 87 complete games, 11 shutouts, 3 saves, 1,072 ⅓ innings pitched, 1,021 hits allowed, 436 runs allowed, 9 home runs allowed, 314 walks, 428 strikeouts, 26 hit batsmen, 15 wild pitches, 2 balks and a 2.35 ERA. He currently ranks 21st among the Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
career ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
leaders.
Following his playing career, Coakley coached baseball at Williams College
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
(1911–1913), and Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
(pitching coach 1914, head coach 1915–1918, 1920–1951). In 1923, Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig
Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
was one of his players.
Coakley died in New York, New York at the age of 80.