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Bill Bates
- Class:
- Redshirt
Sport: Baseball (1983-85)
Position: Second base
Inducted: 2000
Hometown: Houston, Texas
•Freshman All-American in 1983, when he led UT to NCAA championship and was named to All-College World Series Team
•Also led UT to three SWC titles (1983-85) and NCAA runner-up finishes in 1984 and 1985
•Tremendous offensive threat who batted .312 during UT career with .969 fielding percentage
•Led team in runs scored and triples
•Ended UT career ranked among top five in eight offensive categories
•Played six pro seasons with Milwaukee and Cincinnati, including Reds[apos] 1990 World Championship year
Position: Second base
Inducted: 2000
Hometown: Houston, Texas
•Two-time first-team All-American and All-SWC selection
•Freshman All-American in 1983, when he led UT to NCAA championship and was named to All-College World Series Team
•Also led UT to three SWC titles (1983-85) and NCAA runner-up finishes in 1984 and 1985
•Tremendous offensive threat who batted .312 during UT career with .969 fielding percentage
•Led team in runs scored and triples
•Ended UT career ranked among top five in eight offensive categories
•Played six pro seasons with Milwaukee and Cincinnati, including Reds[apos] 1990 World Championship year
