Hiram Wright
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887)
Hiram Wright was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1887 for the Washington Nationals. In 1 career game, he hit .667 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Died
- 2/6/1940 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-09-16
Full name: William Hiram Wright
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | .667 | .667 | 1.333 | 0 |
Career AVG .667 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +146.2% above league average.
Career OBP .667 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +101.1% above league average.
Career SLG .667 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +78.3% above league average.
Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — +89.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | WS8 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiram Wright
- Was Hiram Wright a pitcher?
- No. Hiram Wright was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Hiram Wright hit?
- Hiram Wright hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Hiram Wright's career batting average?
- Hiram Wright batted .667 over his career, with 2 hits in 3 at bats.
- Is Hiram Wright in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hiram Wright has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Hiram Wright play for?
- Hiram Wright played for the Washington Nationals.