Wes Curry

Born: 4/1/1860 in Wilmington, DE, USA

Died: 5/19/1933 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-06 | Final Game: 1884-08-08

Full name: Wesley Curry

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Biography

Wes Curry was a professional baseball player born in 1860, whose brief career spanned a mere two games in the early days of organized baseball. He played for a short period from August 6, 1884, to August 8, 1884, during a time when the sport was still developing its modern identity. As a position player, Curry made a modest impact on the field, finishing his career with 2 hits and a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his participation in the game represents the early era of baseball when players were still navigating the complexities of professional play. Curry's time in Major League Baseball occurred during a pivotal moment in the sport's history, as the game was evolving from its rough-and-tumble origins into a more structured and popular pastime. While his career was fleeting, the fact that he reached the major leagues highlights the opportunities and challenges faced by players in the 19th century. His legacy, albeit small, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse range of players who were part of the game's formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	2	0	0	16.0	15	9	2	3	1	5.06	0

Career ERA 5.06 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 62.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	RIC	AA	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	16.0	15	9	3	1	5.06	3.11 (-63%)	-969.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	RIC	AA	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	4	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	RIC	P	2	0	0	4	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2