Dave Moates

Born: 1/30/1948 in Great Lakes, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-21 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: David Allen Moates

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Biography

Dave Moates, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1970s. He played primarily as a position player and had a career that spanned from 1974 to 1976. Over the course of his three-season career, Moates appeared in 140 games, where he recorded 81 hits, including 3 home runs and 27 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .260. His speed on the base paths was notable, as he successfully stole 15 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat but also with his agility. Moates played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more dynamic and athletic styles of play. Although he did not achieve the widespread fame of some contemporaries, his contributions as a versatile player were appreciated by his teams and fans alike. His career, while relatively brief, was marked by moments that reflected the spirit of the era, as players began to embrace a more aggressive approach to both hitting and base running. After retiring from professional play on October 3, 1976, Moates left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who added depth to the rosters he graced.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
140	312	42	81	16	1	3	27	15	24	33	0.260	0.309	0.346	0.655	-345.5

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1974	TEX	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	TEX	AL	54	175	21	48	9	0	3	14	9	13	15	0.274	.257 (+6%)	.327 (-2%)	.374 (+1%)	.701 (avg)	-40.4
1976	TEX	AL	85	137	21	33	7	1	0	13	6	11	18	0.241	.255 (-6%)	.320 (-8%)	.360 (-15%)	.681 (-12%)	-305.1