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Joe Coleman, No. 3 Pick in the First MLB Draft Who Pitched for Senators and Tigers, Dies at 78
JAMESTOWN, TENNESSEE, JUL 10 – Joe Coleman was the first draftee to reach the major leagues and pitched 15 seasons with 142 wins, including an All-Star appearance and a postseason record strikeout game.
- Joe Coleman, the No. 3 pick in baseball's first draft, died Wednesday at 78, after pitching for the Senators and Tigers during a notable career.
- Casey Coleman said his father Joe died peacefully in his sleep in Jamestown, Tennessee.
- Joe Coleman, the first MLB draft pick to reach the majors in September 1965, went 20-9 with a 3.15 ERA in 1971 after recovering from a skull fracture, highlighting his resilience and milestones.
- Joe Coleman, survived by wife Donna and daughter Kristen, coached and mentored pitchers across major and minor leagues, extending his legacy beyond his playing career.
- Joe Coleman, the first MLB draft pick to reach the majors within months of selection, died peacefully in Tennessee at 78, marking a historic milestone as the draft turns 60.
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