Chris Singleton, baseball player, 1999-2005

Chris Singleton

Born: 8/15/1972 in Martinez, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-10 | Final Game: 2005-05-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Christopher Verdell Singleton

Biography

Chris Singleton, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 until his retirement in 2005. Over the course of his career, he played in 704 games, showcasing his skills as a versatile position player. Singleton was known for his solid batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .273, which reflected his consistency at the plate. He recorded a total of 609 hits, including 45 home runs, and drove in 276 runs, demonstrating his capacity to contribute offensively. Singleton's speed was another hallmark of his game, as he successfully stole 81 bases, making him a dual threat as both a hitter and a base runner. His career spanned a dynamic period in baseball, marked by a shift towards more offensive play and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite the evolving landscape of the game, Singleton maintained a reputation for being a reliable player who could impact the game in multiple ways. His contributions to the teams he played for during his tenure remain a noteworthy part of his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
704 2230 326 609 133 23 45 276 81 130 343 0.273 0.312 0.414 0.726 -3045.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 16 3 3 2 1 0 1 1 3 0.188

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 ALDS2 OAK 2 7 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0.286
2000 ALDS2 CHA 3 9 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 663 574 1555 31 21 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 55
Center Field 619
Right Field 23
Designated Hitter 10

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-04-22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 TBA AL $550,000
2003 OAK AL $1,200,000
2002 BAL AL $1,400,000
2001 CHA AL $315,000
2000 CHA AL $285,000
1999 CHA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $3,950,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nevada-Reno Reno NV 1992, 1993

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1999 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 9.0 140 0