Steven Wright
Born: 8/30/1984 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-04-23 | Final Game: 2019-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Steven Richard Wright
Biography
Steven Wright was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2019. Born in 1984, he made a name for himself with a unique knuckleball pitching style, which set him apart in an era increasingly dominated by power pitchers. Over his career, Wright recorded a win-loss record of 24-16 and maintained a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.86. His ability to baffle hitters with the unpredictable movement of his knuckleball earned him a total of 271 strikeouts and one save, showcasing both his versatility and effectiveness on the mound.
In 2016, Wright's standout performance earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his ascent in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. His contributions were particularly significant during a time when many teams sought innovative pitching strategies, and his success with the knuckleball served as a reminder of the art and craft of pitching in the game. Wright's career, though relatively brief, left an indelible mark and provided a glimpse into the enduring appeal of traditional pitching techniques amidst the evolution of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 16 | 81 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 347.7 | 330 | 149 | 43 | 132 | 271 | 3.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5.40 | 22.6 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 2.57 | 471.4 |
| 2015 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 | 67 | 33 | 27 | 52 | 4.09 | -1924.3 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 13 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 156.7 | 138 | 58 | 57 | 127 | 3.33 | 1715.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 40 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 8.25 | -2090.1 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.7 | 41 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 2.68 | -302.4 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8.53 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | BOS | AL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 6 | 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 | 81 | 44 | 17 | 55 | 5 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BOS | P | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | BOS | P | 16 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | BOS | P | 24 | 24 | 8 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| 2017 | BOS | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | P | 20 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 81 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BOS | AL | $514,500 |
| 2015 | BOS | AL | $510,500 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $502,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,527,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | HI | 2004, 2005, 2006 |