Wesley Wright
Born: 1/28/1985 in Montgomery, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-03-31 | Final Game: 2015-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Dequam LaWesley Wright
Biography
Wesley Wright was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2015. Born in 1985, Wright made his debut with the Houston Astros, showcasing his abilities as a left-handed reliever. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 10-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16, reflecting his role as a reliable option from the bullpen during an era marked by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing reliance on specialized relief pitchers.
With a total of 295 strikeouts and 2 saves, Wright was known for his ability to miss bats and handle pressure situations, contributing to various teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago Cubs. His career unfolded during a time when bullpens became crucial to team success, and Wright's left-handedness provided an advantageous matchup against opposing lineups. His contributions on the mound and his perseverance in a competitive environment solidified his place in the landscape of early 21st-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 371 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 307.0 | 294 | 142 | 38 | 135 | 295 | 4.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 4 | 3 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.7 | 45 | 31 | 34 | 57 | 5.01 | -952.2 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 3 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 53 | 27 | 25 | 47 | 5.44 | -1092.4 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 37 | 21 | 13 | 29 | 5.73 | -880.3 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 1.50 | 125.4 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 2 | 2 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.3 | 45 | 19 | 17 | 54 | 3.27 | 888.0 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 0 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 45 | 18 | 16 | 40 | 3.92 | -206.9 |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 2.92 | - |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 0 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 48 | 17 | 19 | 37 | 3.17 | - |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3.18 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 49 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 78 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHC | NL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 371 | 4 | 20 | 48 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | HOU | P | 71 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | HOU | P | 49 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | HOU | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | HOU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | HOU | P | 77 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | HOU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | HOU | P | 54 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TBA | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | BAL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAA | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 372 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $1,425,000 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $1,025,000 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $512,000 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | $425,000 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,477,000 | ||