Michael Choice
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2015)
Michael Choice was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015 for the Athletics and the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. In 96 career games, he hit .188 with 51 hits, 9 home runs, and 36 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-09-02
- Last Game
- 2015-06-24
Full name: Michael Blair Choice
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 272 | 22 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 76 | .188 | .253 | .320 | .573 | -756 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career SLG .320 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OPS .573 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | OAK | AL | 9 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 86 | 253 | 20 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 1 | 21 | 69 | .182 | .251 (-28%) | .313 (-20%) | .386 (-17%) | .700 (-19%) | -755.6 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 96 | 272 | 22 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 1 | 22 | 76 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -756 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (96 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 145 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 14 | .193 |
| Away | 42 | 127 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 22 | .181 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-24 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-14 | TEX | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-13 | TEX | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-12 | TEX | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-09-11 | TEX | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-09-10 | TEX | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-09 | TEX | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-09-07 | TEX | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-06 | TEX | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-05 | TEX | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 43 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 22 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | AL | $502,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $502,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | TX | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Michael Choice: the record in brief
According to the bio, Michael Choice debuted on September 2, 2013 and played a final game on June 24, 2015. Choice played for the Oakland Athletics (2013) and the Texas Rangers (2014 to 2015). Choice played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 10, 1989, in Fort Worth, TX, USA, Choice was listed at 230 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio lists the given name Michael Blair.
Choice finished with 51 hits from 272 at bats in 96 games, which works out to .188; the totals also include 9 home runs and 36 runs batted in. Choice's career OPS of .573 combines a .253 on-base mark with .320 slugging. Measured against the leagues Choice played in, the .188 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 25.9% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 46, in 2014. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .182 in 2014, did not top the league's .251.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Choice
- What years did Michael Choice play?
- Michael Choice played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015.
- Was Michael Choice a pitcher?
- No. Michael Choice was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Michael Choice hit?
- Michael Choice hit 9 career home runs with 51 hits.
- What was Michael Choice's career batting average?
- Michael Choice batted .188 over his career, with 51 hits in 272 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael Choice have?
- Michael Choice drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Michael Choice in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Choice has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.