Glenn Wright, baseball player, 1924-1935

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Second Base 8
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1050
Right Field 1

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