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

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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

Career ERA 4.84 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 18.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1931	PHI	NL	5	5	38	12	5	0	2	122.7	147	66	49	25	4.84	4.10 (-18%)	-1363.7

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

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	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