Johnny Oates

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
Teams
	As player Baltimore Orioles (1970, 1972); Atlanta Braves (1973–1975); Philadelphia Phillies (1975–1976); Los Angeles Dodgers (1977–1979); New York Yankees (1980–1981); As manager Baltimore Orioles (1991–1994); Texas Rangers (1995–2001); As coach Chicago Cubs (1984–1987); Baltimore Orioles (1989–1991);
Career highlights and awards
	AL Manager of the Year (1996); Texas Rangers No. 26 retired; Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame; Texas Rangers Hall of Fame;

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.

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