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Louis Coleman | Relief Pitcher

Team: Kansas City Royals
Age / DOB:  (27) / 4/4/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 202
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.
He'll replace Kelvin Herrera on the active roster. Coleman, 27, had an excellent 1.03 ERA and 30/9 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season and could work his way into the late innings. May 23 - 4:28 PM

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Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals optioned RHP Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.

Coleman had a decent 3.71 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 65/26 K/BB ratio in 51 innings last season with Kansas City. He should see plenty of action in the majors this year.
Mar 28 - 11:05 AM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.

The Royals called up Coleman and Nate Adcock for Wednesday's game while Vin Mazzaro was sent down to the minors and Mitch Maier was designated for assignment. Coleman has a 4.91 ERA and 23/13 K/BB ratio over 22 innings in the majors this season and will pitch in middle relief.
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 02:36:00 PM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals optioned RHP Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.

The move clears the way for Irving Falu to be added to the active roster. Coleman gave up five runs over two innings in his most recent appearance on Monday and has a 4.91 ERA and 23/13 K/BB ratio over 22 innings with the Royals this season. He'll likely be back at some point this summer.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 11:04:00 AM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.

Coleman was sent down last week, but he's allowed to return due to the injury to Chris Getz. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 3.15 ERA and 18/12 K/BB ratio over 20 innings with the Royals this year.
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 04:17:00 PM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals optioned RHP Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.

He was cleared to make room for Jonathan Sanchez's return from the disabled list. Coleman has a 3.15 ERA and 18/12 K/BB ratio in 20 innings with the Royals this season. He figures to return to the majors later this summer.
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 02:53:00 PM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.

Coleman has made a few trips between the minors and majors already this season, and will probably make a few more. He has a 4.15 ERA in 8 2/3 innings of relief.
Thu, May 17, 2012 11:35:00 AM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals optioned RHP Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.

Coleman made seven appearances with the Royals, primarily as a right-handed specialist. While he doesn't offer much in the way of upside, it's not unrealistic to think he could reappear in the majors at some point this season.
Sat, May 5, 2012 03:41:00 PM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.

A fifth-round pick in 2009, Coleman will serve as a right-handed specialist out of the Kansas City bullpen. He'll likely be sent back to Triple-A when Lorenzo Cain (groin) returns from the disabled list.
Sun, Apr 15, 2012 11:41:00 AM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals optioned RHP Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.

Coleman was thought to be a lock for a bullpen spot at the start of spring training, but he allowed 14 hits and six earned runs in 9 2/3 innings in the Cactus League.
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 11:19:00 PM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Louis Coleman pitched a perfect 10th inning to earn his first career save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Yankees.

Joakim Soria blew his save opportunity in a 20-pitch ninth inning, so Royals manager Ned Yost turned to his rookie. Coleman is not a candidate to steal more saves from Soria this season, but he tore up the minors and is now sporting a 2.35 ERA and 12/5 K/BB ratio through 7 2/3 innings.
Thu, May 12, 2011 02:42:00 AM
Louis Coleman - R - Royals

Royals purchased the contract of RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.

Yet another intriguing young arm has joined the Royals' bullpen. Coleman, 25, has a 2.16 ERA over 62 relief appearances in the minor leagues, averaging 10.5 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9. He profiles as a future set-up man.
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 02:49:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Salvador Perez
2George Kottaras
1B1Eric Hosmer
2B1Chris Getz
2Elliot Johnson
3Miguel Tejada
SS1Alcides Escobar
3B1Mike Moustakas
LF1Alex Gordon
CF1Lorenzo Cain
2Jarrod Dyson
RF1Jeff Francoeur
2David Lough
DH1Billy Butler
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1James Shields
2Jeremy Guthrie
3Ervin Santana
4Wade Davis
5Luis Mendoza
6Danny Duffy
7Felipe Paulino
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Greg Holland
2Aaron Crow
3Tim Collins
4Luke Hochevar
5J.C. Gutierrez
6Bruce Chen
7Louis Coleman