Joseph Gates

Joseph Daniel Gates (born October 3, 1954 in Gary, Indiana) was a professional baseball player who played for the Chicago White Sox. He is currently the first base coach of the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the Northern League. ^{[http://www.railcatsbaseball.com/Roster/Player.aspx?id=169]}

Extra Info

His only extra base hit was a triple on May 13, 1979 against the Kansas City Royals. He had come on as a pinch hitter for Don Kessinger and stayed in the game and played second base. The pitcher for the Royals was Eduardo Rodriguez. The hit drove in Greg Pryor in the bottom of the 9th. The final score of the game was Royals 14, White Sox 5.
*Bats Left, Throws Right
*Height 5' 7", Weight 175 lb.
*Debut September 12, 1978
*Final Game June 24, 1979

Teams

* Kansas City Royals 1973-1978 (minors)
* Chicago White Sox 1978-1979
* Gary SouthShore RailCats 2002-present

ee also

* Chicago White Sox all-time roster

References

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