1890
Born February 8, 1890
Paterson, NJ, USA
Ray Bates Notable
Ray Bates divided five seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Cleveland Naps from 1913, then the Philadelphia Athletics through 1917.
Across 154 games he batted .233, with 120 hits and 51 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 20 doubles and 15 stolen bases.
He played 136 games at third base, with 280 assists and 33 errors. He turned 19 double plays.
He was born in Paterson, NJ, USA on February 8, 1890, and died on August 15, 1970. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
Batting, season by season
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | 27 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 | .167 |
| 1917 | PHA | 127 | 485 | 47 | 115 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 66 | 21 | 39 | 12 | .237 |
| Career | — | 154 | 515 | 51 | 120 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 70 | 24 | 48 | 15 | .233 |
On this day & linked events
1970
Died August 15, 1970
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