Oakland's Michael Choice (Center Field) was listed as the League's second overall prospect. Choice was the 10th selection in the 2010 MLB Draft out of the University Texas-Arlington and negotiated a 2 million dollar signing bonus. After spending 3 games in the Arizona Summer League, he was promoted to the Vancouver Canadians, where he played the next 27 regular-season games. Following the completion of the first round NWL Playoffs, Choice was again promoted to the team's Class A Midwest League affiliate, Kane County Cougars, for its playoffs. Now that the regular season and the playoffs are over, Michael will close out his first professional season by traveling to Phoenix for the Athletics' Instructional Legaue games.
Choice's Stats in Vancouver:
G AVG. AB H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG OPS
27 .284 102 29 10 2 7 26 64 15 43 6 1 .388 .627 1.016
Andy Seiler of MLB Bonus Baby wrote about Choice in his Pre-Draft Profile:
A monster year as a junior has only elevated his status as a potential big-time bat, and the tools, seen as fringy before the spring, started to receive more favorable ratings as the season went on. His best tools involve his bat, as he’s an above-average hitter with plus-plus raw power, and his speed rates as above-average, as well, giving him big offensive potential. He’s a little more raw as a fielder, and the majority of scouts think he’ll shift over to a corner outfield spot as a pro, as his range is more average than true center field range, and his arm is solid-average. He has the potential to be an all-star player due to his bat, and while he’s not a huge ceiling player, he’s a solid first round option.
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