Ed Wright
Born: 5/15/1919 in Dyersburg, TN, USA
Died: 11/19/1995 in Dyersburg, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-07-29 | Final Game: 1952-09-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Henderson Edward Wright
Biography
Ed Wright, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1945 to 1952. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning from the war-torn years of the 1940s into a more competitive landscape in the early 1950s. Over his career, Wright recorded a win-loss record of 25-16, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, a respectable figure in an era that was becoming increasingly offensive-minded.
Wright's pitching style was characterized by his ability to strike out batters, as he accumulated a total of 93 strikeouts throughout his career. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with one save, highlighting his versatility as a relief option when needed. Though his career was not marked by overwhelming statistics, Wright played an important role during a pivotal time in baseball history, contributing to the game in ways that transcended individual achievements. His performances helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers in a rapidly evolving sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 16 | 101 | 39 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 398.3 | 412 | 177 | 30 | 161 | 93 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 8 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 111.3 | 104 | 31 | 33 | 24 | 2.51 | -661.1 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 12 | 9 | 36 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 176.3 | 164 | 69 | 71 | 44 | 3.52 | -1189.2 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 80 | 46 | 35 | 14 | 6.40 | -2792.6 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41.3 | 55 | 30 | 20 | 9 | 6.53 | -1886.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 128 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.211 | 0.246 | 0.273 | 0.520 | 63.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 15 | 39 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 36 | 59 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.305 | 63.4 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 23 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 24 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 101 | 0 | 19 | 72 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BSN | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | BSN | P | 36 | 0 | 12 | 35 | 1 | 2 |
| 1947 | BSN | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | PHA | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 101 |