Joe Pate

Born: 6/6/1892 in Alice, TX, USA

Died: 12/26/1948 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-15 | Final Game: 1927-07-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Joseph William Pate

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Biography

Joe Pate was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1926 to 1927. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more offensively charged eras that followed. Pate played in a time when the game was evolving, with pitchers like him focusing on precise control and strategy to navigate through lineups that began to feature more power hitters. Throughout his brief Major League career, Pate compiled a record of 9-3, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.51, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Additionally, Pate recorded 38 strikeouts and notched 12 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starter and a reliever. Although his time in the league was limited, Pate's contributions to the teams he played for were significant during his tenure, leaving a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	3	79	2	0	0	12	166.7	176	65	6	72	38	3.51	0

Career ERA 3.51 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 14.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1926	PHA	AL	9	0	47	2	0	0	6	113.0	109	34	51	24	2.71	4.11 (+34%)	-838.7
1927	PHA	AL	0	3	32	0	0	0	6	53.7	67	31	21	14	5.20	4.08 (-27%)	-600.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	37	2	7	3	0	0	6	0	4	3	0.189	0.268	0.270	0.539	0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1926	PHA	AL	47	27	1	4	2	0	0	4	0	3	3	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	PHA	AL	32	10	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	79	0	5	62	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	PHA	P	47	0	4	46	0	2
1927	PHA	P	32	0	1	16	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	79