John Bates

Born: 5/28/1868 in OH, USA

Died: 3/24/1919 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-08-25 | Final Game: 1889-08-25

Full name: John William Bates

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Biography

John Bates was a professional baseball player born in 1868, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single game on August 25, 1889. As a position player, Bates found himself amidst the early days of organized baseball, a time characterized by the sport's rapid evolution and the establishment of its foundational rules. Despite the promise held by many players during this era, Bates's stint in the majors was notably short, as he did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs in his one appearance, concluding with a batting average of 0.0. Although his statistical contributions were limited, Bates's participation in a single game reflects the competitive nature of the late 19th century baseball landscape, where numerous players vied for limited opportunities in a burgeoning sport. His career, albeit fleeting, serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to leave their mark during baseball's formative years. Today, Bates is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players have taken in their pursuit of success on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	15	12	0	5	3	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 243.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1889	KC2	AA	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	15	12	5	3	13.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1889	KC2	AA	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	KC2	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1