Aaron Bates, baseball player, 2009-2009

Aaron Bates

Born: 3/10/1984 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-07-06 | Final Game: 2009-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

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Biography

Aaron Bates, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 2009. As a position player, Bates made his mark during a short stint with the Boston Red Sox, appearing in a total of five games. He demonstrated a strong batting ability, finishing his Major League career with a commendable batting average of .364, which highlighted his potential as a hitter in a competitive league. Despite the limited opportunities, Bates managed to accumulate four hits and drive in two runs, showcasing his capability to contribute offensively when called upon. His career, however, was short-lived, lasting from July 6 to July 12, 2009. While he did not record any home runs or stolen bases, Bates' performance during his brief tenure left an impression, particularly as he represented a moment in the Red Sox's ongoing legacy in the late 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 11 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.364 0.417 0.545 0.962 0.0

Career AVG .364 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +38.6% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +25.2% above league average.

Career SLG .545 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +30.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.962 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — +28.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2009 BOS AL 5 11 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.364 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 3 35 0 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 BOS 1B 5 3 35 0 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
North Carolina State University Raleigh NC 2005, 2006
San Jose State University San Jose CA 2003