George Wright
Shortstop · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1871-1882)
George Wright was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1882 for the Boston Red Stockings, the Boston Braves, and the Providence Grays, a span of 12 seasons. In 591 career games, he hit .301 with 866 hits, 11 home runs, and 326 RBI. George Wright was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,222.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 8/21/1937 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-05
- Last Game
- 1882-10-02
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1937 (Veterans)
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 2,873 | 665 | 866 | 124 | 60 | 11 | 326 | 47 | 68 | 119 | .301 | .318 | .398 | .715 | 7,222 |
Career AVG .301 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.
Career SLG .398 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.
Career OPS .715 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — +16.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | BS1 | 16 | 80 | 33 | 33 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 1 | .412 | .286 (+44%) | .311 (+46%) | .383 (+63%) | .695 (+55%) | 683.5 | |
| 1872 | BS1 | 48 | 255 | 87 | 86 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 3 | 1 | .337 | .285 (+18%) | .296 (+16%) | .347 (+35%) | .644 (+26%) | 974.5 | |
| 1873 | BS1 | 59 | 323 | 99 | 125 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 43 | 9 | 9 | 2 | .387 | .290 (+33%) | .304 (+33%) | .357 (+43%) | .661 (+38%) | 1985.8 | |
| 1874 | BS1 | 60 | 313 | 76 | 103 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 5 | 6 | .329 | .273 (+20%) | .282 (+20%) | .333 (+43%) | .615 (+32%) | 1427.6 | |
| 1875 | BS1 | 79 | 408 | 106 | 136 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 61 | 13 | 2 | 6 | .333 | .253 (+31%) | .260 (+29%) | .309 (+39%) | .570 (+35%) | 1985.2 | |
| 1876 | BSN | NL | 70 | 335 | 72 | 100 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 8 | 9 | .299 | .265 (+13%) | .277 (+14%) | .320 (+24%) | .598 (+19%) | 916.7 |
| 1877 | BSN | NL | 61 | 290 | 58 | 80 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 9 | 15 | .276 | .271 (+2%) | .289 (+3%) | .337 (-1%) | .626 (+1%) | 65.1 |
| 1878 | BSN | NL | 59 | 267 | 35 | 60 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 22 | .225 | .259 (-13%) | .278 (-13%) | .319 (-21%) | .597 (-18%) | -591.6 |
| 1879 | PRO | NL | 85 | 388 | 79 | 107 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 13 | 20 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .270 (+11%) | .328 (+14%) | .599 (+12%) | 726.5 |
| 1880 | BSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1881 | BSN | NL | 7 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | PRO | NL | 46 | 185 | 14 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 36 | .162 | .248 (-35%) | .275 (-35%) | .329 (-43%) | .605 (-39%) | -951.2 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 591 | 2,873 | 665 | 866 | 124 | 60 | 11 | 326 | 47 | 68 | 119 | .301 | — | — | — | — | 7,222 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BS1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 | |
| 1876 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5.40 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 60 | 0 | 178 | 211 | 54 | 28 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 530 | 123 | 714 | 1881 | 388 | 170 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | BS1 | 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1871 | BS1 | SS | 15 | 15 | 32 | 61 | 21 | 8 |
| 1872 | BS1 | SS | 48 | 48 | 87 | 193 | 55 | 25 |
| 1873 | BS1 | SS | 59 | 0 | 89 | 247 | 71 | 17 |
| 1874 | BS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1874 | BS1 | SS | 60 | 60 | 97 | 197 | 64 | 23 |
| 1875 | BS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1875 | BS1 | SS | 79 | 0 | 95 | 253 | 56 | 20 |
| 1876 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1876 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1876 | BSN | SS | 68 | 0 | 89 | 251 | 43 | 16 |
| 1877 | BSN | 2B | 58 | 0 | 171 | 209 | 53 | 28 |
| 1877 | BSN | SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1878 | BSN | SS | 59 | 0 | 72 | 197 | 15 | 24 |
| 1879 | PRO | SS | 85 | 0 | 96 | 319 | 34 | 17 |
| 1880 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1881 | BSN | SS | 7 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1882 | PRO | SS | 46 | 0 | 46 | 133 | 26 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 60 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 530 |
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George Wright: the record in brief
May 5, 1871 and October 2, 1882 bracket George Wright's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Wright's seasons break down as the Boston Red Stockings (1871 through 1875), the Boston Red Caps (1876 through 1881), and the Providence Grays (1879 to 1882). Born on January 28, 1847, in New York, NY, USA, Wright is listed as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 9 inches and 150 pounds. The bio records the death on August 21, 1937, in Boston, MA, USA.
In 591 games and 2,873 at bats, Wright batted .301 with 866 hits, plus 11 home runs, 326 runs batted in, and 47 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .318 and the slugging percentage .398, for an OPS of .715. Over the seasons Wright played, league hitters batted .262; the .301 career figure is 14.9% above that. By OPS the gap is 16.8% above league average (.715 against .613).
Frequently Asked Questions about George Wright
- What years did George Wright play?
- George Wright played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1882.
- Was George Wright a pitcher?
- No. George Wright was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did George Wright hit?
- George Wright hit 11 career home runs with 866 hits.
- Is George Wright in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. George Wright was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
- What teams did George Wright play for?
- George Wright played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Stockings (1871–1875), the Boston Red Caps (1876–1878, 1880–1881), and the Providence Grays (1879, 1882).
- What were George Wright's career stats?
- In 591 games, George Wright had 866 hits, 11 home runs, 326 RBI, 665 runs, and 47 stolen bases, with a .301 batting average.
- What position did George Wright play?
- George Wright played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Wright and how much did he weigh?
- George Wright was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did George Wright hit each season?
- George Wright's home runs by season: 0 in 1871, 2 in 1872, 3 in 1873, 2 in 1874, 2 in 1875, 1 in 1876, 0 in 1877, 0 in 1878, 1 in 1879, 0 in 1880, 0 in 1881, and 0 in 1882. His most in one season was 3, in 1873.
- What was George Wright's career batting average?
- George Wright batted .301 over his career, with 866 hits in 2,873 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Wright have?
- George Wright drove in 326 runs in his career.
- What was George Wright's career ERA?
- George Wright finished with a 5.40 career ERA, going 0-1 with 1 strikeouts.