 Bates played in 27 games for the Cleveland Naps during the 1914 season hitting .167 with two triples, four RBI's, and three stolen bases.He would return to the major leagues in a more regular role with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1917, playing in 127 games hitting .237 with two home runs, twenty doubles, seven triples, sixty-six RBI's, and twelve stolen bases.In 1926 Bates was one of three managers of the Ogden Gunners, a Class C Utah-Idaho League.