Gene Wright
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1904)
Gene Wright was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1904 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Cleveland Guardians, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 4 seasons. Across 46 career appearances, he went 14-26 with a 4.50 ERA and 140 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/29/1930 in Barberton, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-10-05
- Last Game
- 1904-04-18
Full name: Clarence Eugene Wright
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1.00 | 3.49 (+71%) | 0.0 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 7 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 148.0 | 150 | 65 | 75 | 52 | 3.95 | 3.17 (-25%) | -3712.0 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 3 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 101.2 | 122 | 65 | 58 | 42 | 5.75 | 3.10 (-86%) | -1975.5 |
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 61.0 | 73 | 25 | 16 | 37 | 3.69 | 3.10 (-19%) | 243.2 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 14 | 26 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 323.2 | 361 | 162 | 152 | 140 | 4.50 | — | -5,444 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 138 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 40 | .167 | .179 | .275 | .454 | -464 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.
Career OBP .179 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career OPS .454 vs. league average .658 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 23 | 70 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .143 | .266 (-46%) | .321 (-56%) | .343 (-29%) | .665 (-42%) | -463.6 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 15 | 43 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .209 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 8 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 48 | 138 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 40 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -464 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (94 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 69 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 5 | .159 |
| Away | 25 | 71 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 4 | .169 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 175.1 | 180 | 62 | 55 | 84 | 3.18 |
| Away | 24 | 148.1 | 181 | 100 | 97 | 55 | 6.07 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-18 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-26 | SLA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-21 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-09 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-06 | SLA | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-08-31 | SLA | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1903-08-21 | SLA | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-08-18 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1903-08-15 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-30 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-18 | SLA | CLE | L | 4.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1903-09-26 | SLA | BOS | L | 7.0 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 1903-09-21 | SLA | MIN | L | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-09-09 | SLA | CLE | L | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1903-09-06 | SLA | DET | W | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1903-08-31 | SLA | CLE | W | 9.0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1903-08-21 | SLA | NYY | W | 9.0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1903-08-18 | SLA | PHA | L | 9.0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1903-08-15 | SLA | MIN | L | 9.0 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1903-07-30 | CLE | CHW | L | 2.2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |
| First Base | 1 |
Gene Wright: the record in brief
Between the debut on October 5, 1901 and the final game on April 18, 1904, Gene Wright built the record summarized on this page. By club, Wright's seasons break down as the Brooklyn Superbas (1901), the Cleveland Bronchos (1902), the Cleveland Naps (1903), and the St. Louis Browns (1903 through 1904). Wright is listed as a pitcher at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Wright both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Wright was born on December 11, 1878, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Wright's death is recorded on October 29, 1930, in Barberton, OH, USA. Gene Wright was the playing name; the full given name is Clarence Eugene.
The pitching table credits Wright with a 14-26 record and a 4.50 ERA in 46 games. The totals include 140 strikeouts and 31 complete games. Against a 3.09 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 45.8% worse. 1902 brought Wright a season-high 7 wins.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Wright
- What years did Gene Wright play?
- Gene Wright played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1904.
- Was Gene Wright a pitcher?
- Yes. Gene Wright pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 140 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Gene Wright hit?
- Gene Wright hit 1 career home run with 23 hits.
- What teams did Gene Wright play for?
- Gene Wright played for 3 teams: the Brooklyn Superbas (1901), the Cleveland Naps (1902–1903), and the St. Louis Browns (1903–1904).
- What were Gene Wright's career stats?
- In 46 games, Gene Wright went 14-26 with a 4.50 ERA, 140 strikeouts, 323.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Gene Wright play?
- Gene Wright played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Wright and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Wright was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Gene Wright's career ERA?
- Gene Wright finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 14-26 with 140 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gene Wright have?
- Gene Wright recorded 140 career strikeouts.
- Is Gene Wright in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Wright has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.