John Wyatt

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John Wyatt
Pitcher
Born: April 19, 1935(1935-04-19)
Died: April 6, 1998 (aged 62)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 1961
for the Kansas City Athletics
Final game
May 1, 1969
for the Oakland Athletics
Career statistics
Win-Loss Record     42-44
ERA     3.47
Saves     103
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • All star in 1964
  • AL leader in games in 1964 with 18

John Franklin Wyatt jr. (April 19, 1935 – April 6, 1998) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1961 through 1969, he played for the Kansas City Athletics (1961-1966[start]), Boston Red Sox (1966[end]-1968[start]), New York Yankees (1968[mid]), Detroit Tigers (1968[end]) and Oakland Athletics (1969). Wyatt batted and threw right handed. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

In a nine-season career, Wyatt posted a 42-44 record with a 3.72 ERA and 103 saves in 435 games pitched.

Wyatt died from a heart attack in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 62.

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