Wesley Wright, baseball player, 2008-2015

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

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

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

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