Clyde Wright
Born: 2/20/1941 in Jefferson City, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-06-15 | Final Game: 1975-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Clyde Wright was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941, who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 until his retirement in 1975. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 100 wins and 111 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.5. Wright demonstrated notable resilience on the mound, accumulating 667 strikeouts and recording three saves. His performance earned him recognition as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status as one of the standout pitchers of his era.
Wright's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on specialization. He was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, traits that served him well as he faced some of the best hitters of the era. Though he did not achieve overwhelming statistical dominance, his contributions to his teams and the game remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Wright's journey exemplified the determination and skill of pitchers during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period characterized by both offensive power and strategic pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 111 | 329 | 235 | 67 | 9 | 3 | 1728.7 | 1679 | 672 | 143 | 550 | 667 | 3.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 4 | 7 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 91.3 | 92 | 38 | 25 | 37 | 3.74 | - |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 5 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77.3 | 76 | 28 | 24 | 35 | 3.26 | - |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 10 | 6 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 125.7 | 123 | 55 | 44 | 71 | 3.94 | - |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 1 | 8 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 66 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 4.10 | - |
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 22 | 12 | 39 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 260.7 | 226 | 82 | 88 | 110 | 2.83 | - |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 16 | 17 | 37 | 37 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 276.7 | 225 | 92 | 82 | 135 | 2.99 | - |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 18 | 11 | 35 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 251.0 | 229 | 83 | 80 | 87 | 2.98 | - |
| 1973 | LAA | AL | 11 | 19 | 37 | 36 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 257.0 | 273 | 105 | 76 | 65 | 3.68 | - |
| 1974 | ATL | AL | 9 | 20 | 38 | 32 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 232.0 | 264 | 114 | 54 | 64 | 4.42 | - |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 4 | 6 | 25 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 93.3 | 105 | 46 | 47 | 32 | 4.44 | -1685.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 378 | 31 | 69 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 15 | 120 | 0.183 | 0.213 | 0.265 | 0.478 | -1411.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 24 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 23 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 51 | 37 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 40 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 47 | 105 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0.171 | -675.6 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 40 | 91 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0.154 | -606.8 |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 35 | 83 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.217 | -129.1 |
| 1973 | LAA | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 329 | 235 | 108 | 344 | 18 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CAL | P | 20 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | CAL | P | 20 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | CAL | P | 41 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | CAL | P | 37 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | CAL | P | 39 | 39 | 18 | 33 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | CAL | P | 37 | 37 | 18 | 67 | 2 | 6 |
| 1972 | CAL | P | 35 | 35 | 8 | 61 | 6 | 4 |
| 1973 | CAL | P | 37 | 36 | 16 | 63 | 3 | 9 |
| 1974 | ML4 | P | 38 | 32 | 18 | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| 1975 | TEX | P | 25 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 329 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman College | Jefferson City | TN | 1963, 1964, 1965 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Cy Young Award | AL | 6th | 9.0 | 120 | 1 |
| 1970 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 8.0 | 336 | 0 |