Joe Gates, baseball player, 1978-1979

Joe Gates

Born: 10/3/1954 in Gary, IN, USA

Died: 3/28/2010 in Gary, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-12 | Final Game: 1979-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Daniel Gates

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Biography

Joe Gates, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who competed in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Gates played a total of 24 games during his brief career. He made his mark in an era characterized by a shift towards more offensive styles of play, yet he faced challenges in establishing himself as a consistent contributor at the plate. In his time on the field, Gates recorded 7 hits, 2 RBIs, and maintained a batting average of .175. Though he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, finishing his career with 2 stolen bases. While his playing time was limited and his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact, Gates' tenure in the league remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse paths of athletes who have graced the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 40 11 7 0 1 0 2 2 6 9 0.175 0.298 0.225 0.523 0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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
1978 CHW AL 8 24 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 4 6 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1979 CHW AL 16 16 5 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 3 0.062 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 16 12 21 42 2 7
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 CHA 2B 8 8 9 26 1 4
1979 CHA 2B 8 4 12 16 1 3
1979 CHA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1973