2007: Two-way threat, who played in 30 games, primarily at first base...Made 16 appearances on the mound...Started 27 games and tied for second on the team among true freshmen with a .263 batting average...Scored 14 runs, posted six doubles and had 14 RBI..Went 2-2 with 18 strikeouts in 32.2 innings of work...Made six starts on the bump...First career win came against Central Michigan (2/25), where he allowed one hit and struck out one in two relief innings...Picked up his first career save when he tossed three scoreless, no-hit innings against Western Michigan (3/17)...Had a career-high six strikeouts in six innings against Murray State (3/21).

Pre-SIU: Four-time all-conference honoree and three-time league MVP at Carmi-White County High School...Hit .411 or better in each of his four prep seasons...Also hit 19 career home runs...Garnered all-state honors as a senior...Was ranked 42nd-best prospect in the state by Illinois Prep Baseball Magazine entering his senior year.

Personal: Full name is Tyler Jordan Choate...Majors in Kinesiology...Born April 28, 1987...Son of John and Gloria Choate.

Last Updated February 7, 2008

Tyler Choate's Career Hitting Statistics at SIU

Year	Avg.	G-GS	AB	R	H	RBI	2B	3B	HR	SO	BB	TB	SLG%	SB-A	E	FLD%
2007	.263	30-27	95	14	25	14	6	0	0	20	14	31	.326	1-2	1	.996
Totals	.263	30-27	95	14	25	14	6	0	0	20	14	31	.326	1-2	1	.996

Tyler Choate's Career Pitching Statistics at SIU

Year	ERA	G-GS	W-L	Pct.	SV	CG	SHO	IP	H	R	ER	SO	BB	WP	BF	Avg.
2007	4.96	16-6	2-2	.500	1	0	0	32.2	41	27	18	18	17	1	159	.306
Totals	4.96	16-6	2-2	.500	1	0	0	32.2	41	27	18	18	17	1	159	.306