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American baseball player (born 1989)
Baseball player
Michael Choice Outfielder Born: (1989-11-10 ) November 10, 1989 (age 34 ) Fort Worth, Texas , U.S.
Threw: Right
MLB: September 2, 2013, for the Oakland AthleticsKBO: July 29, 2017, for the Nexen HeroesMLB: June 24, 2015, for the Texas RangersKBO: August 5, 2018, for the Nexen HeroesBatting average .188 Home runs 9 Runs batted in 36 Batting average .282 Home runs 28 Runs batted in 78
Michael Blair Choice (born November 10, 1989) is an American former professional baseball outfielder . Choice played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers , and in the KBO League for the Nexen Heroes .
Choice played college baseball at the University of Texas at Arlington before the Athletics made him their first round draft pick in 2010. He made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2013, and played for the Rangers in 2014 and 2015.
Amateur career
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Choice attended Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas . He played for the school's baseball team as a catcher and pitcher .[1] batting average during his senior year.[2]
Though universities in the Big 12 Conference scouted Choice, he received his only scholarship offer from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA),[2] college baseball for the Texas–Arlington Mavericks baseball team of the Southland Conference . Due to the number of catchers and middle infielders on the team, Choice played as a center fielder .[3] home runs , and 51 runs batted in (RBIs). That year, Choice was named Second Team College Freshman All-American Outfielder and Southland Conference Freshman of the Year. In 2009, he was named Southland Conference All-Star Outfielder. In the summer of 2009, he played for the United States national baseball team in the World Baseball Challenge .[2]
As a junior in 2010, Choice hit .393 with 16 home runs, a .568 on-base percentage , and a .704 slugging percentage .[2] [4] Golden Spikes Award , which is given to the best amateur baseball player of the year.[2] [2]
Professional career
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Oakland Athletics
[ edit ] Choice playing for the Round Rock Express in 2015
The Oakland Athletics selected Choice with their first round pick, tenth overall, in the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft .[2] Ben Sheets of Louisiana-Monroe , who was selected tenth overall in 1999 .[1]
Choice signed with the Athletics on July 30 for a $2 million signing bonus .[5] Arizona League Athletics of the Rookie-level Arizona League and Vancouver Canadians of the Single–A Northwest League . In 2011, he played for the Stockton Ports of the High–A California League , where he batted .283 with 30 home runs, along with 82 RBIs. Playing center field for the Midland RockHounds of the Double–A Texas League , he batted .264 with six home runs and 43 RBI in the first 69 games of the season, as he was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game .[6] hit by a pitch in July.[7]
Choice spent the 2013 season with the Sacramento River Cats of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League (PCL), where he batted .302 with 14 home runs and 89 RBI in 132 games. The Athletics selected his contract on September 1, 2013.[8] [9] [10]
Texas Rangers
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On December 3, 2013, the Athletics traded Choice and infielder Chris Bostick to the Texas Rangers for outfielder Craig Gentry and pitcher Josh Lindblom .[11] [12] Opening Day roster.[13] Kevin Chapman , becoming the first Rangers' player to hit his first career home run in a pitch-hit at-bat.[14] Round Rock Express of the PCL in July.[15] [16] hamstring in September; he batted .182 for the Rangers.[15]
Choice competed in spring training to become the Rangers' starting left fielder, but he struggled and was reassigned to minor league camp during the competition.[17] designated for assignment on August 18.[18]
Cleveland Indians
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The Rangers traded Choice to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash considerations on August 21, 2015, and the Indians subsequently optioned him to the Columbus Clippers of the Triple–A International League .[19] [20] waivers and was sent outright to Columbus, and invited to 2016 spring training as a non-roster player.
Baltimore Orioles
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On February 15, 2017, Choice signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles .[21] Norfolk Tides , going 1–for–26 (.039) with two RBI. Choice was released by the Orioles organization on May 2.[22]
Milwaukee Brewers
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On May 5, 2017, Choice signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers . He played for the Biloxi Shuckers of the Double–A Southern League .[23]
Nexen Heroes
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On July 22, 2017, the Brewers sold Choice's contract to the Nexen Heroes of the KBO League .[24] [25] [26]
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On August 16, 2018, Choice signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League .[27]
Tigres de Quintana Roo
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On April 19, 2019, Choice signed with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League . He was released on May 31, 2019.
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On June 29, 2019, Choice signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League .
Colorado Rockies
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On December 17, 2019, Choice signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies .[28]
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On April 8, 2021, Choice signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League .[29] [29]
Acereros de Monclova
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On June 18, 2021, Choice signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League .[30] [30]
Lexington Legends
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On August 9, 2021, Choice signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball .[31]
Coaching career
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On September 28, 2023, Choice was announced as part of MLB's diversity pipeline scout and coaching development program.[32]
Personal
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Choice was born in Fort Worth, Texas . His father, Charles, worked as an engineer for Bell Helicopter , and his mother, Charea, worked as a schoolteacher.[3]
Choice married his girlfriend, Jade, in October 2012.[33] [3]
References
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^ a b c d e f g Davison, Drew (June 7, 2011). "UTA's Michael Choice picked 10th by Oakland in MLB draft" . Dallas Morning News . Retrieved January 24, 2012 .
^ a b c Stutzman, Brad (May 27, 2015). "Michael Choice is right at home in Round Rock, Arlington" . Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved August 18, 2015 .
^ Fitt, Aaron (June 16, 2010). "2010 College All-America First Team" . BaseballAmerica.com . Baseball America . Retrieved January 24, 2012 .
^ Lee, Jane (July 30, 2010). "A's announce agreement with Choice" . MLB.com . Major League Baseball Advanced Media . Retrieved January 24, 2012 .
^ Lee, Jane (June 21, 2012). "A's sending two prospects to Futures Game" . MLB.com . Retrieved February 19, 2013 .
^ Parker, John (July 24, 2012). "A's prospect Choice out for season: Fractured hand ends slugger's campaign on 16-game streak" . MiLB.com News . Retrieved March 20, 2013 .
^ Kirshman, Jeff (September 1, 2013). "Choice among A's callups as rosters expand" . MLB.com . Retrieved September 2, 2013 .
^ Corkran, Steve (September 1, 2013). "Oakland A's add Jemile Weeks, Michael Choice to roster" . San Jose Mercury News . Retrieved September 1, 2013 .
^ Hickey, John (September 2, 2013). "Oakland A's prospect Michael Choice debuts against hometown team" . San Jose Mercury News . Retrieved September 5, 2013 .
^ "Texas Rangers trade Craig Gentry, Josh Lindblom to Oakland Athletics for Chris Bostick, Michael Choice" . Dallas Morning News . December 3, 2013. Archived from the original on December 5, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2013 .
^ Durrett, Richard (December 3, 2013). "Rangers trade for Michael Choice" . ESPN.com . Retrieved July 8, 2014 .
^ "Homegrown Michael Choice makes Rangers history on opening day" . Dallas Morning News . Retrieved December 12, 2014 .
^ Sullivan, T.R. (April 13, 2014). "Choice home run makes history" . MLB.com . Retrieved July 8, 2014 .
^ a b "Texas Rangers officially rule Michael Choice out for remainder of season" . Dallas Morning News . Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014 .
^ "Extra Bases: Michael Choice finds his swing" . ESPN.com . August 30, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014 .
^ Fraley, Gerry (March 17, 2015). "Michael Choice: Plan after demotion is 'to get back feeling comfortable again' . Dallas Morning News . Retrieved March 20, 2015 .
^ Fraley, Gerry (August 18, 2015). "Texas Rangers get outfield depth with addition of Will Venable" . Dallas Morning News . Archived from the original on August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015 .
^ Meisel, Zack (August 21, 2015). "Cleveland Indians acquire outfielder Michael Choice from Texas Rangers" . The Plain Dealer . Retrieved August 21, 2015 .
^ "Cleveland Indians acquire right-hander Kirby Yates from Tampa Bay for cash" . cleveland.com. November 25, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2018 .
^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/15/17" . mlbtraderumors.com . Retrieved June 18, 2024 .
^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/6/17" . mlbtraderumors.com . Retrieved June 18, 2024 .
^ "Brewers' Choice tees off three times | MiLB.com" . www.milb.com . Archived from the original on July 11, 2017.
^ Calcaterra, Craig (July 21, 2017). "Brewers sell Michael Choice's contract to the Nexen Heroes – HardballTalk" . Mlb.nbcsports.com. Retrieved August 7, 2018 .
^ Adams, Steve (November 24, 2017). "Michael Choice, Jake Brigham Re-Sign With KBO's Nexen Heroes" . mlbtraderumors.com . Retrieved November 24, 2017 .
^ "Nexen Heroes replace struggling hitter with ex-big leaguer Jerry Sands" . English.yonhapnews.co.kr. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018 .
^ "Michael Choice y Manny Acosta, nuevos refuerzos escarlatas" (in Spanish). August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018 .
^ Hilburn-Trenkle, Chris (January 3, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 3 - Dec 17" . Baseball America . Retrieved January 3, 2019 .
^ a b "MiLB Stats | MiLB Team Stats | MiLB Leaders" . MiLB.com . Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
^ a b "Michael Choice Stats, Highlights, Bio" , milb.com.
^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions" . atlanticleague.com . Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2024 .
^ "Choice, Ray among former players growing in Advancing Bases program" . mlb.com . Retrieved June 17, 2024 .
^ Lee, Jane (February 25, 2013). "Former A's top pick Michael Choice settling in at camp" . MLB.com . Retrieved March 20, 2013 .
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