Dick Wright, baseball player, 1915-1915

Dick Wright

Born: 5/5/1889 in Worcester, NY, USA

Died: 1/24/1952 in Bethlehem, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-06-30 | Final Game: 1915-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Willard James Wright

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Biography

Dick Wright, born in 1889, played a brief yet notable role in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from June 30 to July 9, 1915, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged style of play. As a position player, Wright appeared in only four games, a testament to the fierce competition of the time and the challenges young players faced in securing a permanent spot on a big league roster. Despite his limited participation, Wright’s time in the league is a reflection of the myriad stories that compose the tapestry of baseball history. He finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, failing to record a hit or any offensive contributions, which highlights the difficulties many players encountered in making an impact during such a competitive era. While Wright's major league career was brief and statistically modest, it serves as a reminder of the countless players who donned a major league uniform, each contributing to the rich tradition and evolution of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1915 BRF FL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 5 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BRF C 3 0 5 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lafayette College Easton PA 1912, 1914, 1915
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA 1913