Samuel Richard Coffman (December 18, 1906 – March 24, 1972) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns, New York Giants, Boston Bees and Philadelphia Phillies between 1927 and 1945. Coffman batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Veto, Alabama. Coffman's brother, Slick, also pitched in the major leagues. Career In a 15-season career, Coffman posted a 72–95 record with a 4.65 ERA and 38 saves in 472 appearances (132 as a starter). In 1938, he led the National League in appearances (51), saves (12) and games finished (35). His only ejection in Major League Baseball (MLB) came on August 15, 1934, when he was ejected by homeplate umpire Harry Geisel for arguing balls and strikes. Death Coffman died in Athens, Alabama, at the age of 65. See also List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders References Sources Dick Coffman - Baseballbiography.com 1906 births 1972 deaths People from Athens, Alabama Boston Braves players New York Giants (NL) players Philadelphia Phillies players St. Louis Browns players Washington Senators (1901–1960) players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Alabama Minor league baseball managers Quincy Red Birds players Chattanooga Lookouts players Birmingham Barons players Jersey City Skeeters players Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players New Orleans Pelicans (baseball) players St. Paul Saints (AA) players Knoxville Smokies players Syracuse Chiefs players