Ab Wright

Born: 11/16/1906 in Terlton, OK, USA

Died: 5/23/1995 in Muskogee, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-20 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Albert Owen Wright

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Biography

Ab Wright was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1935 until 1944. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 138 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a total of 88 hits. Wright recorded 9 home runs and drove in 53 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .248. Known for his versatility and tenacity, he also contributed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases, demonstrating a well-rounded ability to impact games offensively. Wright's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which affected player rosters and game attendance. Although he may not have reached the statistical heights of some contemporaries, Wright's contributions to his teams were significant in a time when the sport was evolving both on and off the field. His legacy as a determined player who persevered through challenging times remains a part of baseball's rich history. Wright's career, while not extensively documented in the annals of fame, reflects the dedication and spirit of many athletes of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
138	355	37	88	20	1	9	53	2	28	48	0.248	0.310	0.386	0.696	-156.8

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1935	CLE	AL	67	160	17	38	11	1	2	18	2	10	17	0.237	.279 (-15%)	.342 (-15%)	.399 (-11%)	.742 (-13%)	-407.3
1944	BSN	NL	71	195	20	50	9	0	7	35	0	18	31	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.325 (avg)	.357 (+15%)	.683 (+8%)	250.5