Choo Freeman
Born: 10/20/1979 in Pine Bluff, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-06-04 | Final Game: 2006-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Raphael Freeman
Biography
Choo Freeman, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Known primarily as a position player, Freeman appeared in 151 games over the course of his career. He recorded a total of 64 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 29 runs, finishing with a batting average of .225. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 6 bases.
Freeman's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the increasing influence of analytics. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Freeman's versatility and ability to perform in various roles on the field highlighted the changing dynamics of the game. Despite his relatively brief time in the major leagues, Freeman's experience remains a testament to the challenges and opportunities faced by players during the mid-2000s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 285 | 45 | 64 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 6 | 28 | 68 | 0.225 | 0.296 | 0.333 | 0.630 | -909.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | NL | 45 | 90 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 21 | 0.189 | -341.1 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 18 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 88 | 173 | 24 | 41 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 42 | 0.237 | -568.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 98 | 65 | 188 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | OF | 41 | 24 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | COL | OF | 6 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | COL | OF | 51 | 36 | 107 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 91 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | COL | NL | $329,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $329,000 | ||