Johnny Bates

Born: 1/10/1884 in Steubenville, OH, USA

Died: 2/10/1949 in Steubenville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-12 | Final Game: 1914-10-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: John William Bates

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Biography

Johnny Bates, born in 1884, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1906 to 1914. He played in 1,154 games, amassing 1,087 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .278. Known for his speed on the bases, Bates recorded 187 stolen bases, showcasing his dynamic playing style during an era when speed was a vital asset. He also contributed significantly to his teams with 25 home runs and 417 runs batted in, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set. Bates played during a transformative period in baseball, when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. His ability to combine hitting for average with speed made him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. Over his career, Bates left a lasting impact on the game, both as a consistent performer and as a player who embraced the strategic aspects of base running. His contributions continue to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1154	3913	565	1087	167	73	25	417	187	503	428	0.278	0.367	0.377	0.744	12085.2

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — +14.7% 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
1906	BSN	NL	140	504	52	127	21	5	6	54	9	36	82	0.252	.247 (+2%)	.307 (+2%)	.315 (+11%)	.622 (+7%)	590.9
1907	BSN	NL	126	447	52	116	18	12	2	49	11	39	56	0.260	.245 (+6%)	.304 (+8%)	.308 (+19%)	.613 (+13%)	1007.4
1908	BSN	NL	127	445	48	115	14	6	1	29	25	35	47	0.258	.240 (+7%)	.298 (+6%)	.306 (+6%)	.605 (+6%)	435.9
1909	BSN	NL	63	236	27	68	15	3	1	23	15	20	28	0.288	.244 (+18%)	.306 (+15%)	.312 (+25%)	.618 (+20%)	749.4
1909	PHI	NL	77	266	43	78	11	1	1	15	22	28	25	0.293	.244 (+20%)	.306 (+19%)	.312 (+13%)	.618 (+16%)	749.4
1910	PHI	NL	135	498	91	152	26	11	3	61	31	61	49	0.305	.249 (+22%)	.317 (+21%)	.326 (+28%)	.644 (+25%)	2392.8
1911	CIN	NL	148	518	89	151	24	13	1	61	33	103	59	0.292	.266 (+9%)	.336 (+23%)	.356 (+10%)	.693 (+17%)	2215.4
1912	CIN	NL	81	239	45	69	12	7	1	29	10	47	16	0.289	.268 (+7%)	.335 (+21%)	.358 (+14%)	.694 (+17%)	905.7
1913	CIN	NL	131	407	63	113	13	7	6	51	21	67	30	0.278	.259 (+7%)	.325 (+19%)	.345 (+12%)	.670 (+16%)	1513.7
1914	CIN	NL	58	155	29	39	7	5	2	15	4	28	17	0.252	.255 (-1%)	.322 (+18%)	.339 (+18%)	.661 (+18%)	550.6
1914	CHC	NL	9	8	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	550.6
1914	BLF	FL	59	190	24	58	6	3	1	29	6	38	18	0.305	.255 (+20%)	.322 (+33%)	.339 (+13%)	.661 (+23%)	550.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1080	632	2078	162	106	37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	BSN	OF	140	140	238	12	11	4
1907	BSN	OF	120	118	171	18	4	5
1908	BSN	OF	117	111	205	15	12	2
1909	BSN	OF	60	60	123	15	8	0
1909	PHI	OF	73	72	128	12	6	3
1910	PHI	OF	131	131	308	24	16	8
1911	CIN	OF	147	0	352	21	13	4
1912	CIN	OF	65	0	157	15	9	4
1913	CIN	OF	111	0	192	19	12	6
1914	CIN	OF	54	0	91	4	9	1
1914	CHN	OF	3	0	5	0	0	0
1914	BLF	OF	59	0	108	7	6	0