Frank Watt (baseball)

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Frank Watt
Pitcher
Born:(1902-12-15)December 15, 1902
Washington, D.C.
Died: August 31, 1956(1956-08-31) (aged 53)
Washington, D.C.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 1931, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1931, for the Philadelphia Phillies
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