Ab Wright, baseball player, 1935-1944

Ab Wright

Born: 11/16/1906 in Terlton, OK, USA

Died: 5/23/1995 in Muskogee, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-20 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Albert Owen Wright

Biography

Ab Wright was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1935 until 1944. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 138 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a total of 88 hits. Wright recorded 9 home runs and drove in 53 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .248. Known for his versatility and tenacity, he also contributed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases, demonstrating a well-rounded ability to impact games offensively. Wright's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which affected player rosters and game attendance. Although he may not have reached the statistical heights of some contemporaries, Wright's contributions to his teams were significant in a time when the sport was evolving both on and off the field. His legacy as a determined player who persevered through challenging times remains a part of baseball's rich history. Wright's career, while not extensively documented in the annals of fame, reflects the dedication and spirit of many athletes of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 355 37 88 20 1 9 53 2 28 48 0.248 0.310 0.386 0.696 -141.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 94 0 144 6 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 42
Center Field 4
Right Field 49

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1927, 1928