Wiley Piatt

Summary

Wiley Harold Piatt (July 13, 1874 – September 20, 1946) was an American professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1898 to 1903. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and Boston Beaneaters.

Wiley Piatt
Pitcher
Born: (1874-07-13)July 13, 1874
Blue Creek, Ohio, U.S.
Died: September 20, 1946(1946-09-20) (aged 72)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 22, 1898, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
August 1, 1903, for the Boston Beaneaters
MLB statistics
Win–loss record86–79
Earned run average3.60
Strikeouts517
Teams

Piatt was the only pitcher in the 20th century to pitch two complete games in one day and lose them both. This occurred on June 25, 1903, when, pitching for the Beaneaters, he lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by scores of 1-0 and 5-3.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Charlton's Baseball Chronology - 1903". www.baseballlibrary.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2013.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
  • Wiley Piatt at Find a Grave