Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Appeared in nine games, making three starts.
Pitched 25 innings, going 2-3.
Had an ERA of 4.32.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete.
Appeared in four games and made a start as a pitcher in abbreviated season.
Made six appearances and two starts as a hitter.
Slugged .500 in four at-bats.
Pitched 7.2 innings.
 
MONTESANO HIGH SCHOOL
Ten-time letter winner in baseball, basketball and football.
Two-time All-Washington State honoree.
2019 Evergreen All-League Pitcher.
2018 Evergreen All-League MVP.
2017 Evergreen All-League Infielder.
Two-time Evergreen All-League honoree as a basketball player.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in sport management.
Son of Allison and Tim Bates.
Dean’s list recipient.
 
WHY LINFIELD? Linfield is a highly-regarded college. I am proud and grateful to be a Wildcat and I will be a proud alum someday!
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete at Linfield means that the work I put into the classroom is valued just as much as the work I put on to the field.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? All my successes bring glory to God and I plan to honor him with all I do.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? Someday, I would love to the be the General Manager of an MLB team. I am looking forward to this journey and know that God has great plans for me.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I have taken at Linfield was Business Law. The professor not only did a great job making the content feel alive, but she is also my advisor. I am extremely excited for the degree program I am in!
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY FREE TIME…Playing in a professional wiffle ball league. I am a member of the JAL which is a competitive wiffle ball league based out of Castle Rock, Washington. I am a pitcher for the New York Cobras as well as a two-time all-star. It is an extremely fun and unique atmosphere I am proud to be a part of.  
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN…Success is not earned. Every day, the little things need to be taken care of. There is always room for improvement and growth in my development as a baseball player.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my Linfield career thus far was starting last season in Arizona. I was able to make my college debut in the amazing Arizona weather against the national defending champions, Chapman, last February.