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Johnny
Oates
Catcher
Birthdate
21/1/1946
BAT/THR
Left/Right
Birthplace
Sylva, NC
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Position
Catcher
Birthdate
21/1/1946
BAT/THR
Left/Right
Birthplace
Sylva, NC
Debut Year
1970
Career History
New York Yankees
1980-1981 (2 Seasons)
Los Angeles Dodgers
1977-1979 (3 Seasons)
Philadelphia Phillies
1975*-1976 (2 Seasons)
Atlanta Braves
1973-1975* (3 Seasons)
Baltimore Orioles
1970-1970, 1972-1972 (2 Seasons)
MLB News
Phillies' Bryce Harper miffed by losing streak; Taijuan Walker cut
Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.
Dodgers icon Sandy Koufax wins lifetime achievement award
Hall of Fame pitcher and Dodgers icon Sandy Koufax has won the sixth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
With walks at 75-year high, players point to ABS changes
Walks have skyrocketed to near historic highs through the season's first month. There is no direct evidence the ABS system is the reason for the increase, but as Diamondbacks catcher James McCann said: "Of course it is. What other rules have changed?"
Fantasy baseball forecaster: Team hitting ratings
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Fantasy baseball forecaster: Pitcher projections for the next 10 days
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Fantasy Baseball Reliever Depth Chart
Our updated reliever depth chart displays the closer hierarchy for each team, as well as the fatigue factor in each MLB bullpen.
