Del Bates, baseball player, 1970-1970

Del Bates

Born: 6/12/1940 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 9/24/2009 in Spokane, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-05-06 | Final Game: 1970-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Delbert Oakley Bates

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Biography

Del Bates was born in 1940 and played professional baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1970 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Bates appeared in 22 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his time on the field, he recorded 8 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing his career with a batting average of .133. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Bates contributed to his teams with his defensive skills and versatility. Bates' career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with new strategies and player development approaches. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that define many players' careers, his time in the league reflects the competitive nature and depth of talent present in the game during the early 1970s. His journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the sport, each with their own unique story.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 60 1 8 2 0 0 1 0 6 15 0.133 0.257 0.167 0.424 -371.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.424 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 40.4% 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
1970 PHI NL 22 60 1 8 2 0 0 1 0 6 15 0.133 .253 (-47%) .325 (-21%) .385 (-57%) .711 (-40%) -371.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 20 14 116 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI C 20 14 116 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 20