Clint Coulter Explained

Clint Coulter
Team:Gastonia Baseball Club
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:20 July 1993
Birth Place:Vancouver, Washington
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat3label:Runs batted in

Clinton T. Coulter (born July 30, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. 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] In 24 games for Monclova, Coulter batted .370/.413/.490 with one home run, 13 RBI, and two stolen bases.

Gastonia Baseball Club

On July 2, 2024, Coulter signed with the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coulter a familiar kind of pick for Brewers. Milwaukee Brewers. April 13, 2015.
  2. Web site: 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 . April 13, 2015.
  3. Web site: Union's Clint Coulter signs with Brewers. Jodeen Buehler / Contributed photo. June 8, 2012. The Columbian. April 13, 2015.
  4. Web site: Brewers: Prospect Clint Coulter making strong progress in his second minor league season. Dennis Punzel | Wisconsin State. Journal. July 20, 2014. Wisconsin State Journal.
  5. Web site: GPG-Timber Rattlers - Press Gazette Media - greenbaypressgazette.com. Press Gazette Media. April 13, 2015.
  6. Web site: Rattlers' Coulter earns Brewers honor. Tim Froberg, Post-Crescent Media. September 10, 2014. Post-Crescent Media. April 13, 2015.
  7. Web site: Clint Coulter bounces back, becomes Milwaukee Brewers' minor-league player of year. Fox Sports. FOX Sports. April 13, 2015.
  8. Web site: Clint Coulter has bright future. www.jsonline.com.
  9. Web site: The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. MiLB.com.
  10. Web site: Clint Coulter Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. MiLB.com. January 13, 2018.
  11. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2018. Baseball America. Matt. Eddy. November 6, 2018. November 12, 2018.
  12. Web site: 2019 Transactions. June 29, 2023. aabaseball.com. en.
  13. Web site: Clint Coulter trying to rejuvenate career. June 29, 2023. baseballprospectjournal.com. en.
  14. Web site: Veteran Slugger Coulter Signs with Cardinals Organization. June 29, 2023. oursportscentral.com. en.
  15. Web site: 2021 Transactions. June 29, 2023. aabaseball.com. en.
  16. Web site: Cardinals' Clint Coulter: Gets opportunity with St. Louis. June 29, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  17. Web site: Clint Coulter - Stats - Batting. June 29, 2023. fangraphs.com. en.
  18. Web site: SF Giants add a pair of versatile catchers on minor league contracts. June 29, 2023. aroundthefoghorn.com. en.
  19. Web site: 2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams. June 29, 2023. baseballamerica.com. en.
  20. Web site: Giants' Clint Coulter: Catches on with Giants. June 29, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  21. Web site: SF Giants release trio of minor leaguers, including recent acquisition. June 29, 2023. aroundthefoghorn.com. 29 June 2023 . en.
  22. Web site: Acereros Mueve Su Bateo Con La Llegada De Clint Coulter. December 26, 2023. acereros.com.mx. en.
  23. Web site: Transactions. July 2, 2024. baseball.pointstreak.com. en.