Eddie Watt
Born: 4/4/1941 in Lamoni, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-04-12 | Final Game: 1975-06-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 183 lbs
Full name: Eddie Dean Watt
Biography
Eddie Watt was a talented pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1975. Born in 1941, Watt played the majority of his career during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. Over his nine-year career, he compiled a record of 38-36, showcasing his competitive nature on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.91, Watt established himself as a reliable reliever, contributing to his teams' successes with his consistent performance.
Watt was known for his ability to close games, finishing his career with 80 saves, a testament to his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. He recorded 462 strikeouts, demonstrating his strikeout capability and the effectiveness of his pitching arsenal. Watt's contributions were particularly felt during his tenure with the Baltimore Orioles, where he played an instrumental role in the bullpen. His tenure in the league coincided with the Orioles' rise as a dominant force in the American League, and his performance helped solidify his reputation as a key figure in the game during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 36 | 411 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 659.7 | 530 | 213 | 37 | 254 | 462 | 2.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 9 | 7 | 43 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 145.7 | 123 | 62 | 44 | 102 | 3.83 | 1408.8 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 3 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 103.7 | 67 | 26 | 37 | 93 | 2.26 | 2048.9 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 5 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 83.3 | 63 | 21 | 35 | 72 | 2.27 | 1773.5 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 5 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 71.0 | 49 | 13 | 26 | 46 | 1.65 | 1202.4 |
| 1970 | BAL | AL | 7 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 55.3 | 44 | 20 | 29 | 33 | 3.25 | -151.0 |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 3 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 39.7 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 1.82 | 1395.4 |
| 1972 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 45.7 | 30 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 2.17 | -164.0 |
| 1973 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 71.0 | 62 | 26 | 21 | 38 | 3.30 | -334.7 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 38.3 | 39 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 3.99 | -926.9 |
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411 | 100 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 0.190 | 0.243 | 0.290 | 0.533 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 43 | 46 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 49 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 59 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 56 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | BAL | AL | 53 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | BAL | AL | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | BAL | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHC | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1971 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1971 | WS | BAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1970 | WS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1969 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1969 | WS | BAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10.7 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2.53 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ALCS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1971 | ALCS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1971 | WS | BAL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 |
| 1970 | WS | BAL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9.00 |
| 1969 | ALCS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1969 | WS | BAL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 411 | 13 | 27 | 87 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BAL | P | 43 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | BAL | P | 49 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | BAL | P | 59 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | BAL | P | 56 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | BAL | P | 53 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | BAL | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | BAL | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | BAL | P | 30 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 42 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 411 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls | IA | 1961 |