Chone Figgins
Born: 1/22/1978 in Leary, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-08-25 | Final Game: 2014-06-13
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Desmond DeChone Figgins
Biography
Chone Figgins was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 2002 to 2014. Born in 1978, Figgins became known for his exceptional speed and agility on the base paths, as evidenced by his 341 stolen bases over the course of 1,282 games. He played with a distinctive style that combined contact hitting with an ability to create runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .276, 1,298 hits, and 403 RBIs. Figgins was particularly effective in his prime, contributing significantly to the success of the teams he played for, most notably the Los Angeles Angels, where he emerged as a key player during the franchise's competitive years in the mid-2000s.
Figgins was not just a base-stealer; he was also adept at getting on base, helping to set the table for the power hitters in the lineup. His approach to the game reflected the evolving offensive strategies of the era, emphasizing speed and small ball tactics that were prevalent in Major League Baseball at the time. With a career total of 35 home runs, Figgins showcased his ability to contribute in multiple ways, making him a valuable asset. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics, as he was respected for his work ethic and sportsmanship, leaving a lasting impact on both teammates and fans alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1282 | 4701 | 708 | 1298 | 188 | 58 | 35 | 403 | 341 | 540 | 832 | 0.276 | 0.349 | 0.363 | 0.712 | -3209.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 15 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 71 | 240 | 34 | 71 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 13 | 20 | 38 | 0.296 | -260.7 |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 148 | 577 | 83 | 171 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 60 | 34 | 49 | 94 | 0.296 | 69.7 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 158 | 642 | 113 | 186 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 57 | 62 | 64 | 101 | 0.290 | 65.0 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 155 | 604 | 93 | 161 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 62 | 52 | 65 | 100 | 0.267 | -909.8 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 115 | 442 | 81 | 146 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 58 | 41 | 51 | 81 | 0.330 | 871.9 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 116 | 453 | 72 | 125 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 34 | 62 | 80 | 0.276 | -460.9 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 158 | 615 | 114 | 183 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 54 | 42 | 101 | 114 | 0.298 | 1084.1 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 161 | 602 | 62 | 156 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 42 | 74 | 114 | 0.259 | -1146.8 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 81 | 288 | 24 | 54 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 42 | 0.188 | -1727.2 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 66 | 166 | 18 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 48 | 0.181 | -789.1 |
| 2014 | LAD | NL | 38 | 60 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 0.217 | -5.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 122 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 0.172 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ALCS | LAA | 6 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.130 |
| 2009 | ALDS2 | LAA | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 |
| 2008 | ALDS1 | LAA | 4 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.333 |
| 2007 | ALDS1 | LAA | 3 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.231 |
| 2005 | ALCS | LAA | 5 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.118 |
| 2005 | ALDS2 | LAA | 5 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0.143 |
| 2004 | ALDS1 | ANA | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.143 |
| 2002 | WS | ANA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2002 | ALCS | ANA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2002 | ALDS1 | ANA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 279 | 251 | 431 | 662 | 29 | 160 |
| 3B | 640 | 606 | 408 | 1108 | 69 | 100 |
| OF | 350 | 299 | 740 | 16 | 9 | 5 |
| SS | 29 | 17 | 33 | 47 | 4 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ANA | 2B | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | ANA | 2B | 14 | 12 | 23 | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | ANA | SS | 8 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | ANA | OF | 47 | 41 | 113 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | ANA | 2B | 20 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | ANA | 3B | 92 | 80 | 57 | 129 | 11 | 9 |
| 2004 | ANA | SS | 13 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | ANA | OF | 57 | 37 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAA | 2B | 42 | 36 | 67 | 101 | 5 | 20 |
| 2005 | LAA | 3B | 56 | 48 | 34 | 95 | 3 | 8 |
| 2005 | LAA | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | LAA | OF | 72 | 65 | 170 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | LAA | 2B | 9 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | LAA | 3B | 34 | 32 | 22 | 50 | 10 | 5 |
| 2006 | LAA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | LAA | OF | 112 | 106 | 265 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 | LAA | 2B | 9 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | LAA | 3B | 99 | 96 | 52 | 165 | 13 | 14 |
| 2007 | LAA | OF | 11 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAA | 2B | 9 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | LAA | 3B | 105 | 105 | 84 | 185 | 6 | 15 |
| 2009 | LAA | 2B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAA | 3B | 154 | 154 | 109 | 314 | 14 | 38 |
| 2009 | LAA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SEA | 2B | 161 | 161 | 274 | 414 | 19 | 110 |
| 2011 | SEA | 3B | 80 | 77 | 40 | 134 | 11 | 11 |
| 2011 | SEA | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | 3B | 10 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | OF | 47 | 38 | 72 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | LAN | 2B | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | LAN | 3B | 10 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | LAN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 279 |
| Third Base | 640 |
| Shortstop | 29 |
| Left Field | 77 |
| Center Field | 253 |
| Right Field | 28 |
| Designated Hitter | 25 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $9,500,000 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $9,500,000 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | $8,500,000 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | $5,775,000 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | $4,750,000 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | $3,500,000 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | $390,000 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | $320,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $44,485,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 31.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2005 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 6.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |