John Bateman Autographs
John Bateman was an American professional baseball player born on January 8, 1940, in Killeen, Texas. He played as a catcher for the Houston Colt .45s (later known as the Astros) from 1963 to 1968, and then for the Montreal Expos from 1969 to 1972. Bateman was known for his strong arm and defensive skills behind the plate. He was also a powerful hitter, hitting 76 home runs and 270 runs batted in (RBIs) over his career.
Bateman's most productive season was in 1966 with the Colt .45s, where he hit .255 with 17 home runs and 60 RBIs. In the same year, he earned his first and only All-Star selection. He played in a total of 822 games over his 10-year career and ended with a batting average of .230, 98 home runs, and 339 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, Bateman went on to work for the National Cash Register Company in Texas. He passed away on December 3, 1996, in Temple, Texas, at the age of 56. Bateman's defensive skills and offensive contributions were key to his success as a catcher in the major leagues. He will always be remembered as a hardworking and dedicated player who left a lasting impact on the game of baseball.
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Current items with a signature of John Bateman
These are the most current items with a signature of John Bateman that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | John Bateman PSA DNA Coa Signed 1964 Topps Autograph | $89.75 |  |
Traded items with a signature of John Bateman
The most expensive item with a signature of John Bateman (John Bateman Colt 45's Astros Phillies Signed Spalding Baseball JSA 123539) was sold in February 2015 for $265.00 while the cheapest item (1964 TOPPS JOHN BATEMAN-HOUSTON COLT 45'S AUTOGRAPHED CARD -(d.1996)) found a new owner for $1.99 in September 2020. The month with the most items sold (3) was December 2009 with an average selling price of $20.50 for an autographed item of John Bateman. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2015 with $265.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.99 was September 2020. In average, an autographed item from John Bateman is worth $21.50.
Most recently, these items with a signature of John Bateman were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 1967 Topps John Bateman SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED # 231 Astros | $79.99 |  |
| 1969 TOPPS-JOHN BATEMAN-MONTREAL EXPOS AUTOGRAPHED VINTAGE CARD-d.1996-TOUGHER! | $27.99 | |
| 1971 TOPPS-JOHN BATEMAN-MONTREAL EXPOS AUTOGRAPHED VINTAGE CARD-d.1996-TOUGHER! | $12.50 | |
| JOHN BATEMAN 1964 Topps #142 AUTOGRAPH COLTS 45s Auto Signed Astros Expos d.1996 | $79.99 | |
| JOHN BATEMAN 1965 Topps #433 AUTOGRAPH COLTS 45s Auto Signed Astros Expos d.1996 | $44.99 | |
| John Bateman 3x5 Baseball Autograph | $20.80 | |
| John Bateman Astros Signed 1967 Topps Card #231 with COA | $41.00 | |
 | John Bateman Beckett BAS Signed 1965 Topps Autograph | $83.75 | |
| John Bateman Beckett BAS Signed 1965 Topps Autograph | $83.75 | |
| John Bateman PSA DNA Coa Signed 1964 Topps Autograph | $89.75 | |
| John Bateman PSA DNA Coa Signed 1964 Topps Autograph | $89.75 | |
| John Bateman PSA DNA Signed 1972 Topps Autograph | $59.00 | |
| John Bateman Signed 1964 Topps Houston Colts Autograph | $14.00 | |
| John Bateman Signed 1967 Houston Astros Player Contract - Deceased 1996 | $129.99 | |
| JOHN BATEMAN SIGNED INDEX CARD 1963 HOUSTON COLT 45s / EXPOS baseball 3x5 DEC. | $13.50 | |
John Bateman signed Baseball Trading Cards by Manufacturer
