Fred Rath Sr. Explained

Fred Rath
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:1 September 1943
Birth Place:Little Rock, Arkansas
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 10
Debutyear:1968
Debutteam:Chicago White Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 28
Finalyear:1969
Finalteam:Chicago White Sox
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–2
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.70
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:7
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Frederick Helsher Rath Sr. (born September 1, 1943) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in 8 games for the Chicago White Sox during the and seasons. He threw right-handed.

Rath, who attended Baylor University, was drafted by the White Sox in the 4th round of the 1965 amateur draft and made his major league debut 3 years later. Following the season he was traded to the California Angels for John Purdin, but never appeared in a major league game again.

Rath's son, Fred Rath Jr., also had a brief major league career, appearing in two games for the Colorado Rockies in .