Clyde Wright, baseball player, 1966-1975

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 329

Awards & Honors

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