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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Chris Coghlan
|name = Chris Coghlan
| image = Chris Coghlan on May 8, 2016.jpg
|image = Chris Coghlan on May 8, 2016.jpg
| image_size = 250
|image_size = 250px
| caption = Coghlan playing for the [[2016 Oakland Athletics season|Oakland Athletics]] on [[Mother's Day (United States)|Mother's Day]] in 2016
|caption = Coghlan with the Oakland Athletics in 2016
| team = Free agent
|team = Free Agent
| number =
|number =
| position = [[Utility player]]
|position = [[Utility player]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|6|18}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|6|18}}
| birth_place = [[Rockville, Maryland]]
|birth_place = [[Rockville, Maryland]]
| bats = Left
|bats = Left
| throws = Right
|throws = Right
| debutleague = MLB
|debutleague = MLB
| debutdate = May 8
|debutdate = May 8
| debutyear = 2009
|debutyear = 2009
| debutteam = Florida Marlins
|debutteam = Florida Marlins
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|statyear = 2017 season
| statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
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| statyear = 2017 season
| stat1label = [[Batting average]]
|stat1label = [[Batting average]]
| stat1value = .258
|stat1value = .258
| stat3label = [[Home run]]s
|stat2label = [[Home run]]s
| stat3value = 53
|stat2value = 53
| stat4label = [[Runs batted in]]
|stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
| stat4value = 234
|stat3value = 234
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|teams =
| stat5label = [[Stolen base]]s
| stat5value = 47
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| teams =
* [[Miami Marlins|Florida/Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2013}})
* [[Miami Marlins|Florida/Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2013}})
* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
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* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Toronto Blue Jays]] ({{mlby|2017}})
* [[Toronto Blue Jays]] ({{mlby|2017}})
|awards =
| highlights =
* [[World Series]] champion ({{wsy|2016}})
* [[World Series]] champion ({{wsy|2016}})
* [[NL Rookie of the Year]] (2009)
* [[NL Rookie of the Year]] (2009)
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==Career==
==Career==
===High school and college===
===High school and college===
Coghlan attended [[East Lake High School]] in [[Tarpon Springs, Florida]]. He was selected by the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in the 18th round (546th overall) of the [[2003 Major League Baseball draft]], but did not sign, choosing instead to attend the [[University of Mississippi]] (Ole Miss) to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Ole Miss Rebels baseball|Ole Miss Rebels]]. In 2004, Coghlan started 54 games at [[third base]] and made the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) All-Freshman team. He was named to the All-SEC second team in 2005. In 2006, he was a first-team All-SEC and third-team All-American selection.<ref name=Miss>{{cite web|title=Chris Coghlan|url=http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/coghlan_chris00.html|publisher=Ole Miss Baseball|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref>
Coghlan attended [[East Lake High School]] in [[Tarpon Springs, Florida]]. He was selected by the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in the 18th round (546th overall) of the [[2003 Major League Baseball draft]], but did not sign, choosing instead to attend the [[University of Mississippi]] (Ole Miss) to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Ole Miss Rebels baseball|Ole Miss Rebels]]. In 2004, Coghlan started 54 games at [[third base]] and made the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) All-Freshman team. He was named to the All-SEC second team in 2005. In 2006, he was a first-team All-SEC and third-team All-American selection.


Coghlan was selected by the Florida Marlins in the first round (36th overall) of the [[2006 Major League Baseball draft]], and signed.
Coghlan was selected by the Florida Marlins in the first round (36th overall) of the [[2006 Major League Baseball draft]], and signed.
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===Florida/Miami Marlins===
===Florida/Miami Marlins===
After joining the Marlins organization, Coghlan played for the [[Gulf Coast Marlins]] (Rookie level), the [[Jamestown Jammers]] (Low-A), the [[Greensboro Grasshoppers]] (A), the [[Jupiter Hammerheads]] (High-A), the [[Carolina Mudcats (1991–2011)|Carolina Mudcats]] (Double-A) and the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] ([[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]]). Much of his time in the minors was spent switching positions from his college position of third base to second base and eventually left field when called up to the Florida Marlins.<ref>http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/10/11/1079573/rookie-review-chris-coghlan</ref>
After joining the Marlins organization, Coghlan played for the [[Gulf Coast Marlins]] (Rookie level), the [[Jamestown Jammers]] (Low-A), the [[Greensboro Grasshoppers]] (A), the [[Jupiter Hammerheads]] (High-A), the [[Carolina Mudcats (1991–2011)|Carolina Mudcats]] (Double-A) and the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] ([[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]]). Much of his time in the minors was spent switching positions from his college position of third base to second base and eventually left field when called up to the Florida Marlins.


Coghlan made his major league debut on May 8, {{mlby|2009}}. On August 9, 2009, he set the Marlins team record for consecutive multi-hit games at eight.
Coghlan made his major league debut on May 8, 2009. On August 9, 2009, he set the Marlins team record for consecutive multi-hit games at eight.


Coghlan had 41 hits in August 2009, the most for a rookie since [[Todd Helton]] hit 45 in August 1998, earning him Rookie of the Month honors. He then followed with 50 hits in September/October 2009, the first rookie with back to back 40+ hit months, and the first player to do so since [[Ichiro Suzuki]] in 2004. His .321 batting average was 6th in NL among all players and 1st among all rookies. After the MLB All-Star break, Coghlan led all major league players in batting average (.372) and hits (113). His overall performance earned him the [[Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award|National League Rookie of the Year Award]] on November 16, 2009.<ref>Gonzalez, Alden. [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669422&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb Coghlan is named NL's top rookie], [[MLB.com]]. Published November 16, 2009. Retrieved November 16, 2009.</ref>
Coghlan had 41 hits in August 2009, the most for a rookie since [[Todd Helton]] hit 45 in August 1998, earning him Rookie of the Month honors. He then followed with 50 hits in September/October 2009, the first rookie with back to back 40+ hit months, and the first player to do so since [[Ichiro Suzuki]] in 2004. His .321 batting average was 6th in NL among all players and 1st among all rookies. After the MLB All-Star break, Coghlan led all major league players in batting average (.372) and hits (113). His overall performance earned him the [[Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award|National League Rookie of the Year Award]] on November 16, 2009.


In April 2012, Coghlan was sent down to New Orleans, with [[Bryan Petersen]] being recalled to take his place. Coghlan was hitting .121 with a .299 OPS and 2 RBI in Miami. In May 2012, Coghlan and [[Donovan Solano]] were called up by the Marlins after [[Emillio Bonifacio]] was placed on the disabled list with a thumb injury. He started the same day against the [[Cleveland Indians]] going 0-4 with an RBI. In June 2012, Coghlan was sent down for a second time to the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] to make room for [[Scott Cousins]].
In April 2012, Coghlan was sent down to New Orleans, with [[Bryan Petersen]] being recalled to take his place. Coghlan was hitting .121 with a .299 OPS and 2 RBI in Miami. In May 2012, Coghlan and [[Donovan Solano]] were called up by the Marlins after [[Emillio Bonifacio]] was placed on the disabled list with a thumb injury. He started the same day against the [[Cleveland Indians]] going 0-4 with an RBI. In June 2012, Coghlan was sent down for a second time to the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] to make room for [[Scott Cousins]].


After the 2013 season, Coghlan was non-tendered by Miami, becoming a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-12-03/sports/sfl-marlins-nontenders-20131202_1_chris-coghlan-ryan-webb-cameron-maybin-deal|author=Rodriguez, Juan C.|date=December 3, 2013|work=Sun Sentinel|title=Marlins do not offer contracts to Webb, Coghlan}}</ref>
After the 2013 season, Coghlan was non-tendered by Miami, becoming a free agent.


===Chicago Cubs===
===Chicago Cubs===
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===Oakland Athletics===
===Oakland Athletics===
On February 25, 2016, the Cubs traded Coghlan to the [[Oakland Athletics]] for right-handed pitcher [[Aaron Brooks (baseball)|Aaron Brooks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-trade-chris-coghlan-20160225-story.html|title=Cubs' trade of Chris Coghlan made Dexter Fowler's signing possible|work=Chicago Tribune|date=February 25, 2016|author=Gonzales, Mark}}</ref> While with the A's Coghlan batted .146.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/coghlch01.shtml|title=Chris Coghlan Stats {{!}} Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=2016-11-01}}</ref>
On February 25, 2016, the Cubs traded Coghlan to the [[Oakland Athletics]] for right-handed pitcher [[Aaron Brooks (baseball)|Aaron Brooks]]. While with the A's Coghlan batted .146.


===Second stint with the Chicago Cubs===
===Second stint with the Chicago Cubs===
On June 9, 2016, the Athletics traded Coghlan to the Cubs for [[Arismendy Alcántara]].<ref>http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/06/09/cubs-acquire-chris-coghlan-from-as-in-exchange-for-arismendy-alcantara/</ref> Coghlan played 48 games with the Cubs to finish 2016, batting .252 with a home run and 16 RBI. Overall in 2016, combined with both teams, Coghlan played 99 total games with a .188 average, six home runs, and 30 RBI. The Cubs finished the season with a 103-58 record, clinching the NL Central division. The Cubs would eventually win the World Series over the [[Cleveland Indians]], ending their 108-year long drought.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bastian|first1=Jordan|last2=Muskat|first2=Carrie|title=Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/207938228/chicago-cubs-win-2016-world-series/|publisher=MLB|accessdate=November 3, 2016}}</ref>
On June 9, 2016, the Athletics traded Coghlan to the Cubs for [[Arismendy Alcántara]]. Coghlan played 48 games with the Cubs to finish 2016, batting .252 with a home run and 16 RBI. Overall in 2016, combined with both teams, Coghlan played 99 total games with a .188 average, six home runs, and 30 RBI. The Cubs finished the season with a 103-58 record, clinching the NL Central division. The Cubs would eventually win the World Series over the [[Cleveland Indians]], ending their 108-year long drought.


===Philadelphia Phillies===
===Philadelphia Phillies===
On February 2, 2017, Coghlan signed a minor league contract with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/chris-coghlan-agrees-minor-league-deal-phils-164544962--mlb.html|title=Chris Coghlan agrees to minor league deal with Phils|work=sports.yahoo.com|date=February 3, 2017|accessdate=February 3, 2017}}</ref> He was released on March 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/03/phillies-release-chris-coghlan.html|title=Phillies Release Chris Coghlan|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=March 28, 2017|accessdate=March 28, 2017}}</ref>
On February 2, 2017, Coghlan signed a minor league contract with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. He was released on March 28.


===Toronto Blue Jays===
===Toronto Blue Jays===
On April 1, 2017, Coghlan signed a minor league contract with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]], and was assigned to the Triple-A [[Buffalo Bisons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/04/blue-jays-sign-chris-coghlan-to-minor-league-deal.html|title=Blue Jays Sign Chris Coghlan To Minor-League Deal|last=Wilmoth|first=Charlie|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 1, 2017|accessdate=April 1, 2017}}</ref> He was called up by the Blue Jays on April 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-place-donaldson-10-day-dl-call-chris-coghlan/|title=Blue Jays place Donaldson on 10-day DL, call up Chris Coghlan|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=April 14, 2017|accessdate=April 14, 2017}}</ref> On April 25, 2017 in a game against the [[St. Louis Cardinals]], Coghlan scored a "play of the year" candidate by performing a [[dive roll]] over Cardinals' catcher [[Yadier Molina]] to avoid a [[Tag out|tag]] and score a go-ahead run at the top of the seventh inning. Toronto won 6-5 in 11 innings.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chisholm|first1=Gregor|title=Chris Coghlan makes diving leap to score|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/226493268/blue-jays-chris-coghlan-flips-into-home-plate/|publisher=MLB|accessdate=April 26, 2017}}</ref> Coghlan was designated for assignment on August 12,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-place-russell-martin-10-day-dl-oblique-strain/|title=Blue Jays place Russell Martin on 10-day DL with oblique strain|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=August 12, 2017|accessdate=August 12, 2017}}</ref> and released on August 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/08/blue-jays-release-chris-coghlan.html|title=Blue Jays Release Chris Coghlan|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 15, 2017|accessdate=August 15, 2017}}</ref>
On April 1, 2017, Coghlan signed a minor league contract with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]], and was assigned to the Triple-A [[Buffalo Bisons]]. He was called up by the Blue Jays on April 14. On April 25, 2017 in a game against the [[St. Louis Cardinals]], Coghlan scored a "play of the year" candidate by performing a [[dive roll]] over Cardinals' catcher [[Yadier Molina]] to avoid a [[Tag out|tag]] and score a go-ahead run at the top of the seventh inning. Toronto won 6-5 in 11 innings. Coghlan was designated for assignment on August 12, and released on August 15.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Coghlan married former [[The Bachelor (season 14)|The Bachelor season 14]] contestant Corrie Adamson in 2011.<ref>[http://marlins.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2011/02/16/chris-coghlan-arrives-to-florida-marlins-camp-with-a-new-wife-and-a-new-position/ Chris Coghlan Arrives to Florida Marlins camp with a new wife and new position]</ref> His father Tim was killed in a traffic accident on June 5, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/marlins/florida-marlins-chris-coghlan-lost-his-dad-but-242398.html|title=Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan lost his dad, but had plenty of father figures to help guide him|work=Palm Beach Post|date=February 15, 2010}}</ref>
Coghlan married former [[The Bachelor (season 14)|The Bachelor season 14]] contestant Corrie Adamson in 2011. His father Tim was killed in a traffic accident on June 5, 2001.

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 01:56, 26 October 2017

Chris Coghlan
Coghlan with the Oakland Athletics in 2016
Free Agent
Utility player
Born: (1985-06-18) June 18, 1985 (age 39)
Rockville, Maryland
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 8, 2009, for the Florida Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Batting average.258
Home runs53
Runs batted in234
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Christopher B. Coghlan (pronounced KAHG-lihn; born June 18, 1985) is an American professional baseball utility player who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays. Coghlan was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2009.

Career

High school and college

Coghlan attended East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round (546th overall) of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign, choosing instead to attend the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) to play college baseball for the Ole Miss Rebels. In 2004, Coghlan started 54 games at third base and made the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team. He was named to the All-SEC second team in 2005. In 2006, he was a first-team All-SEC and third-team All-American selection.

Coghlan was selected by the Florida Marlins in the first round (36th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft, and signed.

Coghlan playing for the Florida Marlins in 2009

Florida/Miami Marlins

After joining the Marlins organization, Coghlan played for the Gulf Coast Marlins (Rookie level), the Jamestown Jammers (Low-A), the Greensboro Grasshoppers (A), the Jupiter Hammerheads (High-A), the Carolina Mudcats (Double-A) and the New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple-A). Much of his time in the minors was spent switching positions from his college position of third base to second base and eventually left field when called up to the Florida Marlins.

Coghlan made his major league debut on May 8, 2009. On August 9, 2009, he set the Marlins team record for consecutive multi-hit games at eight.

Coghlan had 41 hits in August 2009, the most for a rookie since Todd Helton hit 45 in August 1998, earning him Rookie of the Month honors. He then followed with 50 hits in September/October 2009, the first rookie with back to back 40+ hit months, and the first player to do so since Ichiro Suzuki in 2004. His .321 batting average was 6th in NL among all players and 1st among all rookies. After the MLB All-Star break, Coghlan led all major league players in batting average (.372) and hits (113). His overall performance earned him the National League Rookie of the Year Award on November 16, 2009.

In April 2012, Coghlan was sent down to New Orleans, with Bryan Petersen being recalled to take his place. Coghlan was hitting .121 with a .299 OPS and 2 RBI in Miami. In May 2012, Coghlan and Donovan Solano were called up by the Marlins after Emillio Bonifacio was placed on the disabled list with a thumb injury. He started the same day against the Cleveland Indians going 0-4 with an RBI. In June 2012, Coghlan was sent down for a second time to the New Orleans Zephyrs to make room for Scott Cousins.

After the 2013 season, Coghlan was non-tendered by Miami, becoming a free agent.

Chicago Cubs

Coghlan playing for the Chicago Cubs in 2015

In January 2014, Coghlan signed a minor league deal including a spring training invitation with the Chicago Cubs. On May 3, the Cubs selected his contract from the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. He played in 125 games with the Cubs, switching between left and center field, with 385 at bats, hitting .283 with 9 home runs and 41 RBI's. He was most often used as a leadoff hitter and had an on-base percentage (OBP) of .352.

Oakland Athletics

On February 25, 2016, the Cubs traded Coghlan to the Oakland Athletics for right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks. While with the A's Coghlan batted .146.

Second stint with the Chicago Cubs

On June 9, 2016, the Athletics traded Coghlan to the Cubs for Arismendy Alcántara. Coghlan played 48 games with the Cubs to finish 2016, batting .252 with a home run and 16 RBI. Overall in 2016, combined with both teams, Coghlan played 99 total games with a .188 average, six home runs, and 30 RBI. The Cubs finished the season with a 103-58 record, clinching the NL Central division. The Cubs would eventually win the World Series over the Cleveland Indians, ending their 108-year long drought.

Philadelphia Phillies

On February 2, 2017, Coghlan signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was released on March 28.

Toronto Blue Jays

On April 1, 2017, Coghlan signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He was called up by the Blue Jays on April 14. On April 25, 2017 in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Coghlan scored a "play of the year" candidate by performing a dive roll over Cardinals' catcher Yadier Molina to avoid a tag and score a go-ahead run at the top of the seventh inning. Toronto won 6-5 in 11 innings. Coghlan was designated for assignment on August 12, and released on August 15.

Personal life

Coghlan married former The Bachelor season 14 contestant Corrie Adamson in 2011. His father Tim was killed in a traffic accident on June 5, 2001.

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