Al Yates

Born: 4/26/1945 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 11/24/2007 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-05-13 | Final Game: 1971-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Albert Arthur Yates

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Biography

Al Yates was a professional baseball player born in 1945, who played in the Major Leagues as a position player for a brief period in 1971. His career spanned from May 13, 1971, to July 27, 1971, during which he showcased his talents in 24 games. Yates recorded 13 hits, including one home run, and drove in 4 runs, achieving a respectable batting average of .277. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with one stolen base. Though his time in the majors was short, Yates' contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1970s, an era marked by a transition in the game with the emergence of more specialized roles and strategies. While he may not have had a long-lasting impact on the game in terms of statistics, Yates' journey to the Major Leagues remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance that many players exhibit in pursuit of their baseball dreams.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	47	5	13	2	0	1	4	1	3	7	0.277	0.308	0.383	0.691	-12.2

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — near 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
1971	ATL	AL	24	47	5	13	2	0	1	4	1	3	7	0.277	—	—	—	—	-12.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	12	10	19	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	ML4	OF	12	10	19	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Right Field	9