Glenn Wright
Born: 2/6/1901 in Archie, MO, USA
Died: 4/6/1984 in Olathe, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-15 | Final Game: 1935-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Forest Glenn Wright
Biography
Glenn Wright was a prominent professional baseball player, recognized for his contributions as a position player during the 1920s and early 1930s. Born in 1901, Wright played from 1924 until his final game on June 5, 1935. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,119 games, achieving a commendable batting average of .294. He amassed a total of 1,219 hits, including 94 home runs and 723 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, Wright demonstrated speed on the base paths, completing 38 stolen bases throughout his career.
Wright played during an era marked by a transition in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded age. His skill set combined a solid batting average with power and speed, making him a versatile player who could impact games in multiple ways. His performance on the field established him as a respected figure of his time, leaving a lasting legacy in the game of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.0 | 30.0 | 4.0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.367 | 0.367 | 0.567 | 0.934 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.368 | 0.368 | 0.632 | 1.000 |
| 1935 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.364 | 0.364 | 0.455 | 0.819 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1119 | 4153 | 584 | 1219 | 203 | 76 | 94 | 723 | 38 | 209 | 407 | 0.294 | 0.328 | 0.447 | 0.775 | 2151.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 153 | 616 | 80 | 177 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 111 | 14 | 27 | 52 | 0.287 | -266.6 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 153 | 614 | 97 | 189 | 32 | 10 | 18 | 121 | 3 | 31 | 32 | 0.308 | 747.9 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 119 | 458 | 73 | 141 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 77 | 6 | 19 | 26 | 0.308 | 523.5 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 143 | 570 | 78 | 160 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 105 | 4 | 39 | 46 | 0.281 | -411.8 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 108 | 407 | 63 | 126 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 66 | 3 | 21 | 53 | 0.310 | 511.0 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 24 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 135 | 532 | 83 | 171 | 28 | 12 | 22 | 126 | 2 | 32 | 70 | 0.321 | 1460.8 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 77 | 268 | 36 | 76 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 14 | 35 | 0.284 | 210.3 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 127 | 446 | 50 | 122 | 31 | 5 | 11 | 60 | 4 | 12 | 57 | 0.274 | -275.8 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 71 | 192 | 19 | 49 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 24 | 0.255 | -348.3 |
| 1935 | CHW | AL | 9 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0.175 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.154 |
| 1925 | WS | PIT | 7 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.185 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 0 | 70 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1051 | 0 | 2156 | 3473 | 351 | 695 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PIT | SS | 153 | 0 | 310 | 601 | 52 | 102 |
| 1925 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | PIT | SS | 153 | 0 | 338 | 530 | 56 | 109 |
| 1926 | PIT | SS | 116 | 0 | 242 | 382 | 49 | 82 |
| 1927 | PIT | SS | 143 | 0 | 296 | 430 | 45 | 82 |
| 1928 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | SS | 101 | 0 | 194 | 301 | 39 | 59 |
| 1928 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | BRO | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1930 | BRO | SS | 134 | 0 | 297 | 462 | 28 | 97 |
| 1931 | BRO | SS | 75 | 0 | 151 | 255 | 25 | 52 |
| 1932 | BRO | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | BRO | SS | 122 | 0 | 231 | 386 | 40 | 83 |
| 1933 | BRO | 1B | 9 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 1933 | BRO | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1933 | BRO | SS | 51 | 0 | 95 | 124 | 15 | 29 |
| 1935 | CHA | 2B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1050 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | SS |
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | SS |
| 1925 | TSN All-Star | SS |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1921 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 25th | 1.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 4th | 43.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1924 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 10.0 | 80 | 0 |