John Wyatt

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John Wyatt
Pitcher
Born: April 19, 1935(1935-04-19) Chicago, Illinois
Died: April 6, 1998 (aged 62) Omaha, Nebraska
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
Teams
Kansas City Athletics (1961-1966) Boston Red Sox (1966-1968) New York Yankees (1968) Detroit Tigers (1968) Oakland Athletics (1969)
Career highlights and awards
All star in 1964 AL leader in games in 1964 with 18

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[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.

Contents 1 Highlights 2 Post-Season Appearance 3 Trivia 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] Highlights

• 1964 American League All-Star

[edit] Post-Season Appearance

• 1967 World Series

[edit] Trivia

Lists of miscellaneous information should be avoided. Please relocate any relevant information into appropriate sections or articles. (June 2009)

• Wyatt saved John O'Donoghue's first big league win. {Dodger Stadium -- May 12, 1964}

[edit] See also

• List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders

[edit] External links

• Baseball Library
• Baseball Reference