Ryder Bateman (born February 18, 1980, in

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) was a professional

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player. PointStreak Stats, National Lacrosse League
/ref> He played for the

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of the

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and the

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of the

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. In 2005 Bateman made his debut in the NLL, playing for the

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. Bateman finished the season tied for second among rookies in goals (20), and third in scoring (39 pts). He made te All Rookie team. In 2006, Bateman was traded to the Portland LumberJax roster mid season, where he helped the expansion franchise clinch the regular season Western Division Title. He played college lacrosse for the

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Poets in Los Angeles.

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