Johnny Oates | |
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![]() Oates with the Nashville Sounds in 1982 | |
Catcher / Manager | |
Born: Sylva, North Carolina, U.S. | January 21, 1946|
Died: December 24, 2004 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 58)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 17, 1970, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 24, 1981, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .250 |
Home runs | 14 |
Runs batted in | 126 |
Managerial record | 797–746 |
Winning % | .517 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
Johnny Lane Oates (January 21, 1946 – December 24, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager.[1] He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1981.[1] During his playing career, Oates was a light-hitting player who was valued for his defensive skills and played most of his career as a reserve player.[2] It was as a big league manager that Oates experienced his greatest success, when, under his leadership, the Texas Rangers won three American League Western Division titles.[2]
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