Frank Watt
Born: 12/15/1902 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 8/31/1956 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1931-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Frank Marion Watt
Biography
Frank Watt was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early years of the 1930s. Born in 1902, Watt made a brief but notable impact on the game's competitive landscape during his career, which spanned from April 14, 1931, to September 27, 1931. As a right-handed pitcher, Watt showcased his skills in a league that was beginning to see the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game.
Throughout his career, Watt recorded a win-loss record of 5-5 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84. He struck out 25 batters and secured 2 saves, reflecting his ability to perform effectively in critical situations. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Watt's contributions on the mound were emblematic of the era's evolving pitching styles and strategies, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 38 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 122.7 | 147 | 66 | 5 | 49 | 25 | 4.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 5 | 5 | 38 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 122.7 | 147 | 66 | 49 | 25 | 4.84 | -1210.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 39 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.205 | 0.244 | 0.256 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 38 | 39 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 38 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHI | P | 38 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |