Brent Robert Gates (born March 14, 1970) is an American former Major League Baseball second and third baseman.

[1] Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft, Gates made his major league debut with Oakland on May 5, 1993, and appeared in his final game on October 3, 1999.

Gates was head coach of the Grand Rapids Christian High School baseball team, leading them to two State Championships.

Gates is based in Grand Rapids and is a professional scout for the Tampa Bay Rays.

His daughters Madison and Jordyn play collegiate volleyball together at Grand Valley State.