Ed Ott
| Ed Ott | |
|---|---|
Ott in 1979 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: July 11, 1951 Muncy, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: March 3, 2024 (aged 72) Danville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 10, 1974, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 1981, for the California Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .259 |
| Home runs | 33 |
| Runs batted in | 195 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As coach | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Nathan Edward Ott (July 11, 1951 – March 3, 2024), nicknamed "Otter", was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974 to 1981 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the California Angels. Ott was a member of the 1979 World Series champions with the Pirates. After his playing career, Ott was a coach for the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers.