Jason Bates

Born: 1/5/1971 in Downey, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jason Charles Bates

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Biography

Jason Bates, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004. Primarily known as a position player, Bates appeared in 319 games during his career, showcasing a blend of speed and power. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 162 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 69 runs. His batting average stood at .239, reflecting the challenges faced by many players in the competitive environment of the late 1990s, a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. Bates was noted for his versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also with his ability to steal bases, totaling 5 throughout his career. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late '90s helped shape the competitive landscape of the era. As baseball transitioned into the new millennium, Bates' career serves as a reminder of the diverse talent pool that characterized a period of significant change and growth in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
319	677	88	162	38	5	12	69	5	88	152	0.239	0.332	0.363	0.696	-895.8

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1995	COL	NL	116	322	42	86	17	4	8	46	3	42	70	0.267	.266 (avg)	.337 (+5%)	.417 (avg)	.755 (+3%)	230.3
1996	COL	NL	88	160	19	33	8	1	1	9	2	23	34	0.206	.269 (-24%)	.340 (-8%)	.426 (-33%)	.767 (-22%)	-645.6
1997	COL	NL	62	121	17	29	10	0	3	11	0	15	27	0.240	.266 (-10%)	.336 (avg)	.419 (-5%)	.756 (-3%)	-35.6
1998	COL	NL	53	74	10	14	3	0	0	3	0	8	21	0.189	.266 (-29%)	.335 (-20%)	.420 (-45%)	.755 (-34%)	-444.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1995	NLDS1	COL	4	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	158	92	234	315	7	82
3B	36	19	12	41	3	2
SS	57	32	49	103	7	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	COL	2B	82	56	136	188	3	50
1995	COL	3B	15	11	10	26	1	1
1995	COL	SS	20	10	24	41	1	5
1996	COL	2B	37	20	58	78	3	16
1996	COL	3B	12	4	0	9	2	1
1996	COL	SS	18	8	8	22	2	1
1997	COL	2B	22	9	27	25	0	12
1997	COL	3B	6	4	2	6	0	0
1997	COL	SS	16	12	15	37	3	12
1998	COL	2B	17	7	13	24	1	4
1998	COL	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1998	COL	SS	3	2	2	3	1	2