| John Wyatt | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 19, 1935 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Died: April 6, 1998 (aged 62) Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| September 8, 1961 for the Kansas City Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 1, 1969 for the Oakland Athletics | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-Loss Record | 42-44 |
| Earned run average | 3.47 |
| Saves | 103 |
| Strikeouts | 540 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Thomas Wyatt (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), Boston Red Sox (1966–1968), New York Yankees (1968), Detroit Tigers (1968) and Oakland Athletics (1969). In the Negro leagues, he played for the Indianapolis Clowns (1953–1955).[1] 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 saved John O'Donoghue's first big league win. {Dodger Stadium -- May 12, 1964}
Wyatt died from a heart attack in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 62.
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