Don Choate
Born: 7/2/1938 in Potosi, MO, USA
Died: 2/4/2018 in Fairview Heights, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-09-12 | Final Game: 1960-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Donald Leon Choate
Biography
Don Choate, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in 1960. Playing primarily as a position player, Choate appeared in four games in the major leagues. Despite his limited opportunities, he made his mark during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more dynamic style of play.
Throughout his time in the majors, Choate faced challenges that many players of his era encountered, including stiff competition for roster spots and the pressures of performing at the highest level. Over the course of his career, he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Although his statistical contributions were minimal, Choate's presence on the field during the 1960 season remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the aspirations and challenges of the players who sought to make their mark in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.25 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SFG | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SFN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |