Jim Wright
Born: 9/19/1900 in Hyde, Greater Manchester, England
Died: 4/11/1963 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-09-14 | Final Game: 1928-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: James Wright
Biography
Jim Wright was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1900, whose career spanned from 1927 to 1928. Wright played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the Great Depression, when the sport was evolving with the introduction of new techniques and strategies. He made his mark in the major leagues with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.79, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced in the late 1920s as offensive production was on the rise.
During his brief career, Wright recorded a total of 6 strikeouts, reflecting the competitive nature of pitching in an era where hitting prowess was increasingly becoming a focal point of the game. Though he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound in the limited opportunities he received highlighted the depth of talent in the league during his time. Despite the brevity of his career, Jim Wright remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4.50 | 199.9 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |