Johnny Bates Stats & Facts
Johnny Bates Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L 67 Weight: 168 Born: 8 21, 1882 in Steubenville, OH USA Died: 2 10 1949 in Steubenville, OH USA Debut: 4/12/1906 Last Game: 10/10/1914 Full Name: John William Bates
Redland Field makes its debut with the hometown Reds beating Chicago, 10-6
Redland Field, the steel and concrete ballpark named to match the team’s moniker and hue, makes its debut with the hometown Reds beating Chicago, 10-6. In 1934, the Cincinnati ballpark will become known as Crosley Field in honor of the team owner Powel Crosley.
Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat
1906 – Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, when he connects in the 2nd inning against Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Harry McIntire. Pitcher Irv Young allows only one hit, a double by Harry Lumley, as Boston beats Brooklyn, 2 – 0.
