Player John Bates Stats & Facts December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 Player John Bates Essentials Positions: Bats: Throws: Weight: Born: 5 28, 1868 in , OH USA Died: 3 24 1919 in Oakland, CA USA Debut: 1889-08-25 Last Game: 1889-08-25 Full Name: John William Bates