David Allen Moates (born January 30, 1948) is a former

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. He played all or part of three seasons in the major leagues, from until , for the Texas Rangers.

Professional life

Dave Moates was drafted by the

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in the 12th round of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft from

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and the Washington Senators (which later became the Texas Rangers) in the 4th round of the 1969 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from

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. in 1977 he joined the

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. He played four Major League seasons and six seasons in the minors, winning two AAA championships and one A championship as well as Player of the Year honors. In 1993 Dave Moates returned to the

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as an assistant baseball coach for the SCF Manatees.

Personal information

Moates was born on January 30, 1948, in Great Lakes, IL. He studied at the

and the

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