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

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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

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — near 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
1999	CHW	AL	133	496	72	149	31	6	17	72	20	22	45	0.300	.271 (+11%)	.344 (-5%)	.433 (+13%)	.778 (+5%)	287.4
2000	CHW	AL	147	511	83	130	22	5	11	62	22	35	85	0.254	.270 (-6%)	.344 (-13%)	.437 (-13%)	.782 (-13%)	-1514.2
2001	CHW	AL	140	392	57	117	21	5	7	45	12	20	61	0.298	.263 (+13%)	.332 (avg)	.426 (+1%)	.758 (avg)	-58.0
2002	BAL	AL	136	466	67	122	30	6	9	50	20	21	83	0.262	.261 (avg)	.331 (-11%)	.416 (-2%)	.747 (-6%)	-718.9
2003	OAK	AL	120	306	38	75	24	1	1	36	7	26	55	0.245	.264 (-7%)	.332 (-10%)	.422 (-19%)	.754 (-15%)	-998.6
2005	TBR	AL	28	59	9	16	5	0	0	11	0	6	14	0.271	.264 (+3%)	.330 (+5%)	.418 (-15%)	.749 (-6%)	-43.0

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

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	CHA	OF	127	125	376	9	4	3
2000	CHA	OF	145	135	373	9	3	0
2001	CHA	OF	133	106	310	8	3	2
2002	BAL	OF	126	111	274	3	4	0
2003	OAK	OF	113	86	187	1	6	1
2005	TBA	OF	19	11	35	1	1	0

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