Del Bates
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Delbert Oakley "Del" Bates (June 12, 1940 – September 24, 2009) was a Major League Baseball
catcher
. Bates played for the Philadelphia Phillies
in the season. In 22 career games, he had 8 hits in 60 at-bats. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Bates was born in Kirkland, Washington
in 1940. After graduating from high school, he served four years in the U.S. Navy
as a submariner. After he was discharged, he was signed by the Los Angeles Angels
as an amateur free agent in 1963.
After his retirement from baseball, Bates was a longshoreman at the Port of Seattle
. He was active in the International Longshore Union, Local 19 until his retirement in 2004. He died on September 24, 2009.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
. Bates played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in the season. In 22 career games, he had 8 hits in 60 at-bats. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Bates was born in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is a suburb of Seattle on the Eastside . The population was 48,787 at the 2010 census makes it the 9th largest city in King County and the 20th largest city in the state...
in 1940. After graduating from high school, he served four years in the U.S. Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as a submariner. After he was discharged, he was signed by the Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
as an amateur free agent in 1963.
After his retirement from baseball, Bates was a longshoreman at the Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle is a port district that runs Seattle's seaport and airport. Its creation was approved by the voters of King County, Washington, on September 5, 1911, authorized by the Port District Act. It is run by a five-member commission. The commissioners' terms run four years...
. He was active in the International Longshore Union, Local 19 until his retirement in 2004. He died on September 24, 2009.
External links
- Baseball Reference.com page
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