 Batts was using sparingly down the stretch run, having only 12 plate appearances during September, and did not appear in the playoff game.Batts had an increase in playing time the next two years; in he played in 60 games but only hit for a .242 average with 3 home runs and 31 RBI, while in he appeared in 75 games and raised his average to .273 with 4 home runs and 34 RBI.Batts was known for his anti-Semitic baiting of future MVP and four-time All Star Al Rosen, who challenged Batts but was interrupted by other players who rushed Batts away.