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Name Team Age
Lou Gates Retired (1976, Age 38) Died (2020, Age 82)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 11
(1956)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Whitey Ford League 0 16 years (44 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  D  F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D- C 
Endurance Velocity Control
C  A- C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 10/3/1938
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 3 7
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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Last pitched 5 days ago.
Date Batters Faced
2070-03-31 0
2070-03-30 0
2070-03-29 0
2070-03-28 0
2070-03-27 0
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1976-11-01Lou Gates has retired from the Milwaukee Brewers
1976-05-01The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Tim Weingartner to the major league team. The Milwaukee Brewers have designated Lou Gates for assignment.
1975-11-01Lou Gates now holds the league record for career saves.
1973-11-01Lou Gates now holds the league record for career saves.
1973-09-13Lou Gates of the Milwaukee Brewers is injured and is expected to be out 34 days.
1968-07-14Lou Gates of the Milwaukee Brewers is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1968-05-12Lou Gates of the Milwaukee Brewers is injured and is expected to be out 10 days.
1963-07-03Lou Gates of the Milwaukee Brewers is injured and is expected to be out 48 days.
1960-05-19Lou Gates of the Milwaukee Brewers is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
1959-10-06A trade has been completed between the Minnesota Twins and the Milwaukee Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers receive Lou Gates, Tom Sisk, Draft Pick 1962 Round 2 MIN (Mark Bross), Draft Pick 1962 Round 1 MIN (Roy Dawson) from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Ed Arias, Jule Wilson, Bob Pernoll.
1959-04-29A trade has been completed between the St. Louis Sickos and the Minnesota Twins. The Minnesota Twins receive Lou Gates, Draft Pick 1961 Round 1 STL (Johnny Maul) from the St. Louis Sickos in exchange for Chick Alexander.