Kyle Yates

Previous School: Univ. of North Alabama
Hometown: Jackson, Tenn.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160
Birthdate: March 28
Major: Marketing
Intended Profession: Sales
Hobbies: golf, hunting, and fishing
Before Union: Yates transferred to Union from the University of North Alabama where he played two seasons. In 2005 at UNA, he hit .267 with with 36 runs and 32 RBI. As a freshman at UNA, he hit .338 with 23 runs and 11 RBI. In his two seasons at UNA, Yates stole 15-of-18 bases. Yates prepped at Jackson North Side were he played both baseball and football. He was a member of the three-time (1999, 2001, 2002) district championship team and also the two-time (1999, 2001) region championship team. Yates was named All-District, All-Region, and District Tournament MVP in high school.

News Release(s)

Number: 15
Class: Junior
Position: OF
Coach’s Comments. Kyle has been a great pickup for Union. Kyle plays excellent defense in centerfield and is a true lead-off hitter. Kyle provides a left-handed bat at the top of the order that can make things happen with his speed. Kyle is the key to our lineup.
Union Career. 2006...First Bulldog Season.

04/25/06 - Junior outfielder Kyle Yates takes his stride during an at bat in a game versus Cumberland at Union's Fesmire Field. (ID: 5177) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	04/25/06 - Junior center fielder Kyle Yates makes a catch during Union's conference series versus Cumberland. (ID: 5181) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	04/25/06 - Junior center fielder Kyle Yates waits in position for a putout during the conference series versus Cumberland. (ID: 5182) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	02/24/06 - Union's lead-off hitter Kyle Yates lays down a bunt. (ID: 5021) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large
02/24/06 - Center fielder Kyle Yates waits on the next pitch. (ID: 5033) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	02/3/06 - Kyle Yates takes a lead off at second during the Bulldog's vistory over Union College (Ky.). (ID: 5047) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	10/18/05 - Junior Kyle Yates takes his lead form third base during a fall scrimmage game at Union's Fesmire Field. (ID: 4041) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large

04/25/06 - Junior outfielder Kyle Yates takes his stride during an at bat in a game versus Cumberland at Union's Fesmire Field. (ID: 5177) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	04/25/06 - Junior center fielder Kyle Yates makes a catch during Union's conference series versus Cumberland. (ID: 5181) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	04/25/06 - Junior center fielder Kyle Yates waits in position for a putout during the conference series versus Cumberland. (ID: 5182) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	02/24/06 - Union's lead-off hitter Kyle Yates lays down a bunt. (ID: 5021) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large
02/24/06 - Center fielder Kyle Yates waits on the next pitch. (ID: 5033) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	02/3/06 - Kyle Yates takes a lead off at second during the Bulldog's vistory over Union College (Ky.). (ID: 5047) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large	10/18/05 - Junior Kyle Yates takes his lead form third base during a fall scrimmage game at Union's Fesmire Field. (ID: 4041) - Steven Aldridge Large \| X-Large