Randy Choate

Randy Choate
Choate with the Blue Jays during spring training, 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1975-09-05) September 5, 1975 (age 41) San Antonio, Texas
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 1, 2000, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 2015, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	16–14
Earned run average	3.90
Strikeouts	348
Teams
New York Yankees (2000–2003) Arizona Diamondbacks (2004–2007) Tampa Bay Rays (2009–2010) Florida / Miami Marlins (2011–2012) Los Angeles Dodgers (2012) St. Louis Cardinals (2013–2015)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion (2000)

Randol Doyle "Randy" Choate (born September 5, 1975) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. The New York Yankees selected him in the 1997 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft from Florida State University. Choate made his MLB debut for the Yankees in 2000, and also pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay Rays, Florida/Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He won the 2000 World Series with the Yankees, beating the New York Mets.

As a left-handed relief pitcher, Choate appeared mainly in matchups against left-handed hitters. His pitching style featured a sidearm-delivery style that hid the ball effectively from left-handed hitters, while only marginally so against right-handed hitters. His repertoire featured almost exclusively a sinking fastball and slider combination.

Choate was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Churchill High School in San Antonio, and was a letterman in baseball. He then attended Florida State University, where he was a third team College All-American in 1996 and a second team College All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference All-Star in 1997.