Jamey Wright, baseball player, 1996-2014

Jamey Wright

Born: 12/24/1974 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-07-03 | Final Game: 2014-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Jamey Alan Wright

Biography

Jamey Wright, born in 1974, was a right-handed pitcher who had a professional baseball career spanning nearly two decades from 1996 to 2014. He played for multiple Major League Baseball teams, including the Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, and the Milwaukee Brewers, among others. Wright was known for his durability on the mound, often serving as both a starter and a reliever throughout his career. He finished with a career record of 97 wins and 130 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81, and accumulated 1,189 strikeouts. His contributions to his teams were not only in terms of statistics but also in providing veteran leadership in the clubhouse. Wright's career unfolded during a time when the game was experiencing offensive surges, making his ability to compete a testament to his skills. With two saves to his name, he showcased versatility in his role, adapting to the demands of the game as it evolved through the late 1990s and early 2000s. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Wright's long tenure in the league and consistent performance made him a respected figure in the world of baseball, marking him as a reliable pitcher in an era characterized by both power hitting and pitching challenges.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
97 130 719 248 6 3 2 2036.7 2168 1088 200 978 1189 4.81 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
722 443 26 64 15 1 1 17 0 12 179 0.144 0.167 0.190 0.357 -1847.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 ALDS1 TBA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 2.0 4 4 3 1 18.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2013 ALDS1 TBA 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 4 4 3 1 18.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 719 248 185 352 27 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 719

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 LAN NL $1,800,000
2012 LAN NL $900,000
2011 SEA AL $900,000
2010 CLE AL $900,000
2008 TEX AL $1,000,000
2006 SFN NL $800,000
2005 COL NL $550,000
2002 MIL NL $4,250,000
2001 MIL NL $2,350,000
2000 MIL NL $1,025,000
1999 COL NL $375,000
1998 COL NL $240,000
1997 COL NL $169,500
1996 COL NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $15,368,500