Clint Coulter

Baseball player
Clint Coulter
Coulter with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Acereros de Monclova – No. 78
Outfielder
Born: (1993-07-20) July 20, 1993 (age 30)
Vancouver, Washington
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Clinton T. Coulter (born July 30, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He was drafted 27th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.

Career

Milwaukee Brewers

Coulter was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round, with the 27th overall selection, of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft out of Union High School in Camas, Washington.[1][2] He had committed to Arizona State University, but signed with the Brewers.[3] He made his professional debut for the rookie–level Arizona League Brewers, hitting .302/.439/.444 with five home runs in 169 at-bats over 49 games. He spent 2013 with three different teams; the rookie–level Helena Brewers, AZL Brewers and Single–A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Overall, he hit .244/.314/.400 with seven home runs over 250 at-bats in 70 games. He returned to the Rattlers to start the 2014 season.[4][5] He had a bounceback successful season hitting .287 with a .410 on-base percentage, 22 home runs, and 89 runs batted in.[6][7][8]

After spending his first three minor league seasons as a catcher, Coulter was moved to the outfield during the Arizona Fall League in 2014.[9] He spent 2015 with the High–A Brevard County Manatees where he batted .246 with 13 home runs and 59 RBIs in a career high 137 games. In 2016, he played for both Brevard County and the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers, posting a combined .246 average with eight home runs and 44 RBIs in 115 games between both teams. He spent 2017 with Biloxi where he batted .234 with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs.[10] In 2018, he hit .255 with 13 home runs and 39 RBI in 106 games split between the High–A Carolina Mudcats, Biloxi, and the Triple–A Colorado Springs Sky Sox. His contract was not renewed by the Brewers organization, and he became a free agent on November 2, 2018.[11]

Sioux Falls Canaries

On March 29, 2019, Coulter signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[12] Coulter played in 98 games in his first season for Sioux Falls, batting .294/.359/.516 with 18 home runs and 72 RBI.[13]

He played in 55 games for the Canaries in 2020, hitting .264/.314/.496 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI.[14] On April 5, 2021, Coulter re–signed with the Canaries for the 2021 season.[15]

St. Louis Cardinals

On May 12, 2021, Coulter's contract was purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals organization.[16] He spent the remainder of the season with the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds, appearing in 57 games and hitting .234/.303/.461 with 8 home runs and 20 RBI.[17]

Coulter returned to Triple–A Memphis in 2022, playing in 54 contests and slashing .297/.377/.533 with 9 home runs and 33 RBI.[18] He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[19]

San Francisco Giants

On December 22, 2022, Coulter signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[20] Coulter began the 2023 season with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, playing in 58 games and hitting .243/.332/.403 with 6 home runs, 39 RBI, and 4 stolen bases. Coulter was released by the Giants on June 28, 2023.[21]

Acereros de Monclova

On July 11, 2023, Coulter signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Coulter a familiar kind of pick for Brewers". Milwaukee Brewers. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  2. ^ "MLB Draft: Brewers use No. 27 pick to take Vancouver's Clint Coulter, while Westview's Kelly waits another day". oregonlive.com. June 4, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  3. ^ Jodeen Buehler / Contributed photo (June 8, 2012). "Union's Clint Coulter signs with Brewers". The Columbian. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  4. ^ Journal, Dennis Punzel | Wisconsin State (July 20, 2014). "Brewers: Prospect Clint Coulter making strong progress in his second minor league season". Wisconsin State Journal.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "GPG-Timber Rattlers - Press Gazette Media - greenbaypressgazette.com". Press Gazette Media. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  6. ^ Tim Froberg, Post-Crescent Media (September 10, 2014). "Rattlers' Coulter earns Brewers honor". Post-Crescent Media. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  7. ^ Fox Sports. "Clint Coulter bounces back, becomes Milwaukee Brewers' minor-league player of year". FOX Sports. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  8. ^ "Clint Coulter has bright future". www.jsonline.com.
  9. ^ "The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com.
  10. ^ "Clint Coulter Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  11. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  12. ^ "2019 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  13. ^ "Clint Coulter trying to rejuvenate career". baseballprospectjournal.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  14. ^ "Veteran Slugger Coulter Signs with Cardinals Organization". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  15. ^ "2021 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  16. ^ "Cardinals' Clint Coulter: Gets opportunity with St. Louis". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "Clint Coulter - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  18. ^ "SF Giants add a pair of versatile catchers on minor league contracts". aroundthefoghorn.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  19. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  20. ^ "Giants' Clint Coulter: Catches on with Giants". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  21. ^ "SF Giants release trio of minor leaguers, including recent acquisition". aroundthefoghorn.com. 29 June 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  22. ^ "Acereros Mueve Su Bateo Con La Llegada De Clint Coulter". acereros.com.mx. Retrieved December 26, 2023.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)