About John Bates
Lived 1868 – 1919 (aged 50). John Bates was an American baseball player.
John William Bates (May 28, 1868 – March 24, 1919) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in one game, on August 25, 1889, for the Kansas City Cowboys of the American Association. He started the game and pitched an eight inning complete game, allowing 12 earned runs and recording the loss. After his brief time with the Cowboys, he played for another two years with the Austin Senators in the Texas League.
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Who was John Bates?
American baseball player (1868-1919)
When was John Bates born?
John Bates was born on 28 May 1868 in Ohio.
When did John Bates die?
John Bates died on 24 March 1919 in Oakland.
What was John Bates's occupation?
John Bates was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Bates?
John Bates was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bates (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bates. https://biography.guide/john-bates/
MLA: "John Bates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-bates/.
Chicago: "John Bates." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-bates/.
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