Chone Figgins, Retired


Date of Birth: 1/22/1978
Birthplace: Leary, Georgia

Chone Figgins was first drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1997. He played in the Rockies' minor league system from 1997 through 2001, when they traded him to the Los Angeles Angels. He continued in the minor leagues through most of 2003, finishing his minor league career with 742 hits, 117 doubles, 248 RBIs, and 208 stolen bases in 698 games.

Figgins was called up to the Angels in 2002 for 15 games. The following year, he played in 71 games with the Angels and he finished the season with a .296 batting average. In 2004, his first full season in the major leagues, Figgins had 171 hits, 22 doubles, a career high 17 triples, 34 stolen bases, and a .296 batting average in 148 games.

Figgins had a strong second full year in the majors in 2005. That season, he led major league baseball in stolen bases with a career high 62. He also had a career high 186 hits, 25 doubles, 10 triples, and a .290 batting average in 158 games. Prior to the 2006 season, he signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Angels.

In 2007, Figgins spent time on the DL, playing in just 115 games. He finished with 41 stolen bases and a career high .330 batting average. The next year, he played in just 116 games. He returned to being a full-time player in 2009, finishing the season with a career high 30 doubles and a .298 batting average in 158 games.

Figgins left the Angels after the 2009 season. In December, 2009, he signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Seattle Mariners. He had 156 hits, 21 doubles, 42 stolen bases, and a .259 batting average in 161 games in 2010. After a poor start in 2011, he became a bench player, finishing the season with a .188 batting average in 81 games. He played in just 66 games in 2012 and finished with a .181 batting average.

In February, 2013, Figgins signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins but they released him a month later. He didn't play at all in 2013. He signed with the Dodgers in March, 2014 but they designated him for assignment on August 6, 2014. He finished the 2014 season with 13 hits and a .217 batting average in 38 games.

Figgins retired as a major league player in March, 2016.

Statistics for Figgins in seven full seasons (2004-2010) in the major leagues include:

  • 5 seasons with over 150 hits, with a high of 186 in 2005
  • 2 seasons with 10 or more triples, with a high of 17 in 2004
  • 7 seasons with over 30 stolen bases, with a high of 62 in 2005

Career batting statistics for Figgins through 2015 include:

  • 1,282 games played
  • 1,298 hits
  • 188 doubles
  • 403 RBIs
  • 341 stolen bases
  • 832 strikeouts to 540 walks
  • .276 batting average

Career fielding statistics for Figgins at third base through 2015 include:

  • 640 games played
  • 1,108 assists
  • 100 double plays
  • 408 putouts
  • 69 errors
  • .956 fielding percentage

Career fielding statistics for Figgins at second base through 2015 include:

  • 279 games played
  • 662 assists
  • 160 double plays
  • 431 putouts
  • 29 errors
  • .974 fielding percentage

Career fielding statistics for Figgins as a center fielder through 2015 include:

  • 253 games played
  • 593 putouts
  • 8 errors
  • .987 fielding percentage

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Chone Figgins
ESPN - Chone Figgins