Choo Freeman, baseball player, 2004-2006

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

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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

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 COL NL 45 90 15 17 3 2 1 11 1 14 21 0.189 .266 (-29%) .335 (-11%) .427 (-30%) .762 (-22%) -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 .269 (-12%) .336 (-11%) .431 (-21%) .768 (-17%) -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