Jim Wright
Born: 12/21/1950 in Reed City, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-04-15 | Final Game: 1979-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James Clifton Wright
Biography
Jim Wright, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to navigate through challenging game situations, Wright concluded his career with a record of 9-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. Over the course of his brief but impactful tenure in the league, he recorded a total of 71 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to effectively retire batters through his pitching prowess.
Wright's career coincided with a transitional period in baseball characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. While he did not achieve fame on the scale of some contemporaries, his contributions on the mound reflected the competitive nature of the late 1970s baseball landscape. Although he did not register any saves, his ability to secure victories in a variety of game situations demonstrated his reliability as a pitcher. Wright's time in the majors, though short-lived, left a mark as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4 | 35 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 139.0 | 141 | 59 | 13 | 31 | 71 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BOS | AL | 8 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 116.0 | 122 | 46 | 24 | 56 | 3.57 | 1096.7 |
| 1979 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5.09 | -899.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BOS | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | BOS | AL | 11 | 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 | 35 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BOS | P | 24 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | BOS | P | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |