John Wyatt (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Wyatt |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: April 19, 1934 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Died: April 6, 1998 (aged 63) Omaha, Nebraska |
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| September 8, 1961, for the Kansas City Athletics | |||
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| May 1, 1969, for the Oakland Athletics | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 42–44 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.47 | ||
| Strikeouts | 540 | ||
| Saves | 103 | ||
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John Thomas Wyatt (born April 19, 1934 – died April 6, 1998) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played for nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). John Wyatt was mostly a relief pitcher, which means he came into games to pitch after the starting pitcher.
He played for several teams from 1961 to 1969. These teams included the Kansas City Athletics, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers. Before joining MLB, he also played in the Negro leagues. He was part of the Indianapolis Clowns team from 1953 to 1955. John Wyatt threw and batted with his right hand.
Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
John Wyatt was born in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were Claudette and John Wyatt Sr. He grew up in Buffalo, New York. There, he went to Fosdick-Masten Park High School.
Before playing in Major League Baseball, Wyatt gained experience. He played for the Indianapolis Clowns in the Negro leagues. This was an important part of his early baseball career.
Major League Career Highlights
John Wyatt had a good career in Major League Baseball. He played in 435 games as a pitcher. His record was 42 wins and 44 losses. He also had 103 saves. A save happens when a relief pitcher finishes a close game without letting the other team score. His ERA was 3.72, which shows how well he prevented runs.
In 1964, John Wyatt was chosen for the American League All-Star Team. This means he was one of the best players in his league that year. He also helped the Boston Red Sox in the 1967 World Series. He was the winning pitcher in Game Six of that series. This was a big moment in his career.
Wyatt helped his teammate John O'Donoghue get his first big league win. This happened at Dodger Stadium on May 12, 1964.
Later Life
John Wyatt passed away in Omaha, Nebraska. He was 63 years old. He died from a heart attack.
