Mike Wright
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2021)
Mike Wright was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2021 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Seattle Mariners, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 7 seasons. Across 123 career appearances, he went 10-13 with a 5.97 ERA and 219 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-05-17
- Last Game
- 2021-09-29
Full name: Dennis Michael Wright
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 3 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.2 | 52 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 6.04 | 3.96 (-53%) | -2425.5 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.2 | 81 | 48 | 26 | 50 | 5.79 | 4.19 (-38%) | -2077.4 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 28 | 5.76 | 4.36 (-32%) | -224.8 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 4 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.1 | 101 | 52 | 36 | 74 | 5.55 | 4.15 (-34%) | -1341.5 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.1 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 9.45 | 4.51 (-110%) | -1094.7 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 6.75 | 4.51 (-50%) | 543.2 |
| 2021 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5.50 | 4.27 (-29%) | -257.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 10 | 13 | 123 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 276.0 | 321 | 183 | 110 | 219 | 5.97 | — | -6,878 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +32.5% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 9.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SEA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 123 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (246 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 58 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 65 | 151.0 | 173 | 103 | 48 | 111 | 6.14 |
| Away | 58 | 125.0 | 148 | 80 | 62 | 108 | 5.76 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-29 | CHW | CIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-27 | CHW | DET | — | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-23 | CHW | CLE | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021-09-19 | CHW | TEX | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-09-16 | CHW | LAA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-14 | CHW | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-09-11 | CHW | BOS | L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-08 | CHW | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-03 | CHW | KCR | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-08-28 | CHW | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 123 |
Salary History
Mike Wright's recorded salaries total $510,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wright's career ran from 2015 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BAL | AL | $510,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $510,500 | ||
Mike Wright: the record in brief
May 17, 2015 and September 29, 2021 bracket Mike Wright's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Wright played for the Baltimore Orioles (2015 to 2019), the Seattle Mariners (2019), and the Chicago White Sox (2021). Wright, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Wright is listed at 240 pounds on a 6-foot-6 frame. Wright was born on January 3, 1990, in Bennettsville, SC, USA. Wright's full given name, per the bio, is Dennis Michael Wright.
The pitching table credits Wright with a 10-13 record and a 5.97 ERA in 123 games. Wright had 219 strikeouts. The league ERA over Wright's seasons was 4.24, so the 5.97 figure ran 40.8% worse than average. 2018 was Wright's sharpest full season, a 5.55 ERA against the league's 4.15.
Wright appears at one position only: pitcher, in 123 games. On the mound, Wright's fielding totals are 15 putouts, 24 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Wright
- What years did Mike Wright play?
- Mike Wright played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2021.
- Was Mike Wright a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Wright pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 219 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Wright hit?
- Mike Wright hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Mike Wright play for?
- Mike Wright played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (2015–2019), the Seattle Mariners (2019), and the Chicago White Sox (2021).
- What were Mike Wright's career stats?
- In 123 games, Mike Wright went 10-13 with a 5.97 ERA, 219 strikeouts, 276.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Mike Wright earn in his career?
- Mike Wright's recorded salaries total $510,500 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wright's career ran from 2015 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2015.
- What was Mike Wright's salary?
- Mike Wright's recorded salary was $510,500 in 2016.
- What position did Mike Wright play?
- Mike Wright played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Wright and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Wright was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 240 pounds.
- What was Mike Wright's career ERA?
- Mike Wright finished with a 5.97 career ERA, going 10-13 with 219 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Wright have?
- Mike Wright recorded 219 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Wright in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Wright has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.