Johnny Bates (baseball)


John William Bates was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played nine seasons in the majors from until. Bates played for the Boston Beaneaters, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs in the National League, and finished his career with the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal League.
In 1154 games, Bates recorded 1087 hits, 25 home runs and 417 RBI with a.278 batting average.