Dan Wright

Born: 12/14/1977 in Longview, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-27 | Final Game: 2004-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Daniel Wright

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Biography

Dan Wright, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2004. He played in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was witnessing a surge in offensive production, often characterized by the era's emphasis on power hitting and the evolving role of pitchers. Throughout his career, Wright compiled a record of 20 wins and 26 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.65. He showcased his ability to miss bats, striking out a total of 225 batters over his time on the mound, while also contributing with a single save. Wright's playing style was defined by his competitive spirit and determination, which allowed him to navigate through the challenges of the game during a transitional period in baseball history. Though his career was relatively brief, his contributions to his teams were marked by resilience and a commitment to his craft. As a right-handed pitcher, he provided teams with depth in their rotation and was known for his willingness to take the ball in crucial situations. After retiring from professional play, Wright's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	26	70	64	1	1	1	366.7	393	230	65	167	225	5.65	0

Career ERA 5.65 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 28.6% 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
2001	CHW	AL	5	3	13	12	0	0	0	66.3	78	42	39	36	5.70	4.42 (-29%)	-
2002	CHW	AL	14	12	33	33	1	1	0	196.3	200	113	71	136	5.18	4.28 (-21%)	-
2003	CHW	AL	1	7	20	15	0	0	1	86.3	91	59	46	47	6.15	4.40 (-40%)	-
2004	CHW	AL	0	4	4	4	0	0	0	17.7	24	16	11	6	8.15	4.46 (-83%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
70	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2001	CHW	AL	13	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	CHW	AL	33	4	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2003	CHW	AL	20	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2004	CHW	AL	4	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—