Mel Wright
Born: 5/11/1928 in Manila, AR, USA
Died: 5/16/1983 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-04-17 | Final Game: 1961-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Melvin James Wright
Biography
Mel Wright was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1961. Born in 1928, Wright made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as the post-war years saw a shift towards more powerful hitting and increasing competition. Throughout his career, he was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 36 strikeouts.
Wright's career record stood at 2-4, with an earned run average of 7.61 over his time on the mound. He also recorded 3 saves, showcasing his versatility as a late-game option. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, Wright contributed to the game during a dynamic period in baseball history, and his journey reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 84.0 | 119 | 71 | 10 | 27 | 36 | 7.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 10.45 | - |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.3 | 44 | 25 | 9 | 18 | 6.19 | - |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.3 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4.96 | - |
| 1961 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 42 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 10.71 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | STL | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CHC | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | SLN | P | 29 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CHN | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |