Charlie Bates, baseball player, 1927-1927

Charlie Bates

Born: 9/17/1907 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/29/1980 in Topeka, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-22 | Final Game: 1927-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles William Bates

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Biography

Charlie Bates was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. His professional playing career spanned a short period from September 22, 1927, to October 2, 1927, during which he appeared in nine games. Bates showcased a solid offensive presence, finishing his career with a batting average of .237, accumulating nine hits and driving in two runs. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths with three stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute to his team in ways beyond just hitting. Bates played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles, as teams began to embrace a more aggressive approach to base running and small ball tactics. Despite his limited time in the majors, Bates's performance during his nine games reflected the competitive spirit of a player eager to make his mark. Though his major league career was short-lived, it remains a testament to the tenacity of many players from that era who sought to carve out their legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 38 5 9 2 2 0 2 3 3 5 0.237 0.293 0.395 0.687 0.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 6.7% below 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
1927 PHA AL 9 38 5 9 2 2 0 2 3 3 5 0.237 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 0 17 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 PHA OF 9 0 17 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1
Right Field 8