Joseph William Pate (June 6, 1892 – December 26, 1948) was a professional

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. He was a left-handed

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over parts of two seasons (1926–1927) with the

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. For his career, he compiled a 9-3 record, with a 3.51

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, 12 saves, and 38

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s in innings pitched. An alumnus of

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, he was born in

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and died in

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at the age of 56.

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