Baby steps. But steps nonetheless.

The A’s have high hopes for Choice, who could potentially become a force in Oakland’s lineup for years to come. He’s not expected to be in Oakland next season, but he is working his way up the minor league latter.

In 17 games during the AFL, Choice hit .318/.423/.667 with 6 HR and 18 RBIs. The former 2010 first-rounder should walk away from the AFL with some added experience. Getting extra at-bats during the offseason definitely doesn’t hurt Choice in his quest to become a major league baseball player.

Green, another first-round draft pick, also had a strong outing this fall. His numbers, while not as impressive as Choice’s, were encouraging. Through 26 games, Green hit .290/.342/.551 with five home runs and 19 RBIs. (more…)

He’s currently batting .305/.397/.678 with 6 HR and 17 RBIs this fall, which suggests, to me, at least, that Choice is continuing to play at a very respectable level. His offensive capabilities are highlighted by his big-time power potential, and he’s currently a player the A’s are excited about.

Choice’s abilities don’t stop there, however. He had a pretty impressive season this year in Stockton, putting together a .285/.376/.542 slash line with 30 HR and 82 RBIs in 118 games. Choice also played well in Stockton’s outfield as well. He may not be the greatest defender, but his strong arm should help make him a reliable defender in the future.  (more…)