Johnny Oates
| Johnny Oates | |
|---|---|
Oates with the Nashville Sounds in 1982 | |
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: January 21, 1946 Sylva, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: December 24, 2004 (aged 58) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
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 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
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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. 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. 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. 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.