Whit Wyatt, born John Wyatt in Georgia in 1907, was a right-handed pitcher who had a significant impact on Major League Baseball. His career spanned 15 years, during which he played for four different teams: the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Brooklyn Dodgers.

Wyatt started his professional career with the Detroit Tigers in 1929. However, his early years in the league were marked by inconsistency and he struggled to establish himself as a reliable pitcher. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1933, where he continued to struggle with his form. His stint with the White Sox was short-lived, and he was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1936.

Wyatt's career took a turn for the better when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1939. Under the guidance of manager Leo Durocher, Wyatt blossomed into one of the league's top pitchers. His most successful season came in 1941 when he won 22 games and posted a 2.34 earned run average (ERA), leading the Dodgers to the National League pennant. He was also selected to the All-Star team four times during his tenure with the Dodgers.

Wyatt's performance in the 1941 World Series was particularly noteworthy. He pitched two complete games, including a shutout in Game 2, and helped the Dodgers to their first World Series appearance in 21 years. Despite his efforts, the Dodgers lost to the New York Yankees in five games.

Wyatt's career was interrupted by World War II. He served in the military from 1944 to 1945, during which time he did not play professional baseball. After the war, he returned to the Dodgers for one final season before retiring in 1945.

Despite his early struggles, Wyatt finished his career with a respectable record. He won 106 games, lost 95, and posted a 3.79 ERA. He also recorded 872 strikeouts in 1760 innings pitched. After his playing career, Wyatt served as a scout and minor league manager for several teams.

Whit Wyatt passed away in 1999 at the age of 91. His career, marked by perseverance and late-blooming success, remains a testament to his talent and determination.

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