Frederick Helsher Rath Sr. (born September 1, 1943) is a former

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who appeared in 8 games for the

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during the and seasons. He threw right-handed. Rath, who attended

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, 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

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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

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