Fred Rath

Born: 9/1/1943 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-10 | Final Game: 1969-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Frederick Helsher Rath

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Biography

Fred Rath was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player during the late 1960s. His career spanned from 1968 to September 10, 1969, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball marked by the emergence of more powerful hitters and the increasing importance of specialized roles within teams. Rath's tenure in the majors was brief, as he appeared in only eight games, where he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .0, with no hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases recorded. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Rath's presence in the big leagues underscored the competitive nature of professional baseball during that era. Players like Rath often found themselves competing against a wave of talent, as the league was evolving with the integration of new playing styles and strategies. While his major league appearances were limited, Rath's experience in the game reflects the relentless pursuit of excellence that characterizes the sport, highlighting the journey of many athletes striving for success in the challenging landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	8	2	0	0	0	23.0	19	12	4	11	7	4.70	0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 41.2% worse 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
1968	CHW	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	11.3	8	2	3	3	1.59	2.98 (+47%)	-
1969	CHW	AL	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	11.7	11	10	8	4	7.71	3.61 (-114%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1968	CHW	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHW	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	2	2	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	CHA	P	5	0	0	3	1	0
1969	CHA	P	3	2	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Baylor University	Waco	TX	1965