- I am extremely humbled and excited to announce my commitment to San Diego State University. I’d like to thank God for this incredible opportunity to be able to do what I love for the next couple years. I would also like to thank my family, friends, and teammates! #GoAztecs🔴⚫️
- Officially an Aztec! Thanks to everyone who has made this a possibility❤️🖤
- Due to coaching changes at SDSU, I have entered the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining (3.6 GPA). 2 year starter, SS/2B. 2024 MW Freshman of the Year .375 AVG (MW) 2025 stats out of leadoff spot: .300 AVG (.321 MW) .419 OBP 64 H 40 BB (Led MW) 12 2B 8 SB
- I couldn’t have asked for a better role model. You have made such a positive impact on so many lives. I’m so thankful for all the memories I have made with you, especially not being able to hit your ghost pitch. Rest easy Pap, love you forever. ❤️My Father Jerry Charles Bates passed from this earth this morning. Perennial MVP of life- THE finest man I’ve ever known. Rest easy Dad- I’ll love you forever. ❤️🤟🏽
- Leadoff homer and double off the wall in the bottom of the 7th to set up the walk off in yesterday’s regular season finale.
- Extremely grateful for this amazing opportunity! @ACBaseballGames
- Thank you @ACBaseballGames for the great opportunity, excited to be apart of it again! Let’s stay hot #Reds
- Thank you @ACBaseballGames and @BrianReid11BR for an incredible experience this week! Went 6-9 w 2 BB and 2 SB.
- Caught some barrels this weekend vs. Dodgers Scout Team here in Vegas!
- Great to be back on the field this week. Started off strong with a leadoff HR to dead center in my first AB (no video). Caught barrels all week including this double.
- 2023 18U MLK South Championship (Upperclass) 🥇 Stx Banditos 2023 🥈 Colorado Yard Dawgs - Bates 🏆 MVPitcher - Dawson Byars 🏆 MVP - Finley Bates
