Wiley Piatt

Wiley Harold Piatt
(Iron Man)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
• School Ohio University
• Debut April 22, 1898
• Final Game August 1, 1903
• Born July 13, 1874 in Blue Creek, OH USA
• Died September 20, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH USA

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Biographical Information

On June 25, 1903, pitching for the Boston Beaneaters, Wiley Piatt became the last pitcher to start and lose both ends of a doubleheader while pitching two complete games. He lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 1-0 and 5-3. It was his final major league season, and he went 9-14, 3.18 for Boston.

Notable Achievements

• NL Shutouts Leader (1898)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1898 & 1899)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1898, 1899 & 1902)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1898 & 1899)

Related Sites

• Wiley Piatt at the SABR Bio Project