Chris Singleton (baseball)
| Chris Singleton | |
|---|---|
| Center fielder | |
| Born: August 15, 1972 Martinez, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 10, 1999, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 19, 2005, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .273 |
| Home runs | 45 |
| Runs batted in | 276 |
| Teams | |
Christopher Verdell Singleton (born August 15, 1972) is an American
Baseball career
Selected by the
Upon reaching the majors in 1999, Singleton hit .300 with 17 home runs and 74 RBI, but his power numbers dropped precipitously each season thereafter. A highlight of his 1999 season was on July 6, when he hit for the cycle becoming the first White Sox player to hit for the cycle in 15 years. On January 29, 2002, he was traded by the White Sox to the Baltimore Orioles for Willie Harris.
Singleton had signed to play with the
Singleton trained at EVO Ultrafit in Phoenix, Arizona, throughout his career.[2]
Broadcasting career
Paired with play-by-play man and former major league pitcher
Personal life
Singleton is not related to former MLB player Ken Singleton, though Chris was often mistaken for being Ken's son during his career.[4] When Chris Singleton was on the Orioles, he chose to wear the same number 29 that Ken Singleton wore during his career as an Oriole.[4]
Singleton is an ordained minister.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Notes: Singleton fails physical[permanent dead link]", Ed Eagle, MLB.com, posted March 4, 2004, accessed June 12, 2006.
- ^ "Bench Press Adam Archuleta Jay Schroeder", Philly.com (May 6, 2001).
- ^ Rosiak, Todd (March 17, 2021). "Here are some new faces you'll see on the Brewers' TV broadcast crew this season". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ a b c Schmuck, Peter (January 31, 2002). "Singleton OK with mistaken identity". The Baltimore Sun.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)