Ceylon Wright

Born: 8/16/1893 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

Died: 11/7/1947 in Hines, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-06-30 | Final Game: 1916-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Ceylon Wright, born in 1893, had a brief professional baseball career that spanned from June 30, 1916, to July 8, 1916. As a position player, Wright's time in the major leagues was limited to just eight games, where he faced the challenges of the era, marked by fierce competition and evolving playing styles. Unfortunately, he did not record any hits, runs batted in, or home runs during his tenure, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Wright's short stint in the majors reflects the struggles many players faced during the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Despite his limited impact on the field, Ceylon Wright remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous athletes who aspired to make their mark in a sport that was rapidly changing. His career, though not statistically significant, exemplifies the dedication and passion that countless players brought to the game during this transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.000	0.053	0.000	0.053	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .053 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 83.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.053 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 91.8% 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
1916	CHW	AL	8	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	8	0	8	19	5	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	CHA	SS	8	0	8	19	5	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	8