He batted only .128 for the Phillies that year in 47 at bats. The Phillies finished in last place that year, a spot soon to be taken by the expansion New York Mets. In the offseason the Mets selected Coleman in the expansion draft.
He had a poor season with the Phillies, finishing last in his division, which led to the expansion of the New York Mets. The Mets drafted Coleman during the offseason.