Player Profile: Aaron Bates

I have one card of Aaron Bates, from 2008 Bowman Prospects.

Playing career: First baseman Aaron Bates played eight seasons of professional baseball, reaching the majors with Boston in 2009. In five games with the Red Sox he hit .364 with 0 HR and 2 RBI.

Where he is now: A coach for the Dodgers Arizona Rookie league team.

My memories: Only know him from his card.

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