 In 126 games, he batted .294, while hitting 10 home runs.He served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II from December 1942 through December 1945; he was stationed at Randolph Field in Texas and rose to the rank of sergeant.In 1946, Batts played for the Lynn Red Sox in the Class B New England League, appearing in 98 games and batting .337 with 12 home runs.