David Allen Moates 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 State College of Florida 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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