Shippensburg University Athletics

2025 (Freshman): Emerged as a top of the lineup table-setter during his debut season…appeared in 30 total games and made 23 starts splitting time between catcher and designated hitter…ranked second on the team with a .350 batting average…got on base at a .416 clip…totaled 16 runs scored and 13 driven in…recorded more walks (8) than strikeouts (7)…stroked seven doubles…produced a season-high three hits and two runs scored against Gannon (Feb. 22)…went 2-for-3 with a pair of double later in that same series (Feb. 23)…produced six multi-hit games.
 
St. Maria Goretti Regional Catholic High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Gaels under head coach Greg Eversole…2024 All-Washington County Private School Senior of the Year…a two-time Old Line League First Team selection…two-time All-Washington County Hitter of Year…two-time All-Washington County First Team…three-time All-Private School First Team…also lettered in soccer.
 
About Oates: Full name is William Oates…is the son of Bill and Stacey Oates…has a brother, Mason.