John Bateman
John Alvin Bateman
Born: July 21, 1940
Fort Sill, OK US
Deceased: December 3, 1996
Sand Springs, OK US
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 210
Career: 1962-1970
Major League Statistics
John Bateman compiled a career batting average of .281 with 52 home runs and 166 RBI in his 248-game career with the Modesto Colt .45s, Oklahoma City 89ers and Buffalo Bisons/Winnipeg Whips. He began playing during the 1962 season and last took the field during the 1970 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | CALL | Modesto Colt .45s | 121 | 462 | 435 | 67 | 122 | 25 | 2 | 21 | 75 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 107 | .280 | .315 | .492 | .806 | 214 | 7 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | PCL | Oklahoma City 89ers | 44 | 152 | 144 | 18 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 46 | .243 | .278 | .472 | .750 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1965 | AAA | PCL | Oklahoma City 89ers | 76 | 285 | 266 | 42 | 79 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 65 | .297 | .338 | .586 | .924 | 156 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1970 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons/Winnipeg Whips | 7 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .333 | .333 | .500 | .833 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 248 | 923 | 869 | 131 | 244 | 42 | 4 | 52 | 166 | 6 | 1 | 36 | 223 | .281 | .316 | .518 | .834 | 450 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | CALL | Modesto Colt .45s | C | 94 | 750 | 70 | 18 | 7 | .979 | 8.723 | 29 | |||
| 1962 | C | CALL | Modesto Colt .45s | 1B | 13 | 91 | 6 | 4 | 6 | .960 | 7.462 | ||||
| 1964 | AAA | PCL | Oklahoma City 89ers | C | 44 | 251 | 20 | 2 | 3 | .993 | 6.159 | 6 | |||
| 1965 | AAA | PCL | Oklahoma City 89ers | C | 75 | 458 | 41 | 9 | 4 | .982 | 6.653 | 8 | |||
| 1970 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons/Winnipeg Whips | C | 4 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 6.500 | 0 | |||
| 1970 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons/Winnipeg Whips | 1B | 3 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 6.000 | ||||
| Totals | 233 | 1589 | 142 | 33 | 24 | .981 | 7.429 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | California League | Modesto Colt .45s | HOU | ||
| 1964 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Oklahoma City 89ers | HOU | ||
| 1965 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Oklahoma City 89ers | HOU | ||
| 1970 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons/Winnipeg Whips | MON |
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