Ed Wright, baseball player, 1945-1952

Ed Wright

Born: 5/15/1919 in Dyersburg, TN, USA

Died: 11/19/1995 in Dyersburg, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-29 | Final Game: 1952-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henderson Edward Wright

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Biography

Ed Wright, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1945 to 1952. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning from the war-torn years of the 1940s into a more competitive landscape in the early 1950s. Over his career, Wright recorded a win-loss record of 25-16, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, a respectable figure in an era that was becoming increasingly offensive-minded. Wright's pitching style was characterized by his ability to strike out batters, as he accumulated a total of 93 strikeouts throughout his career. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with one save, highlighting his versatility as a relief option when needed. Though his career was not marked by overwhelming statistics, Wright played an important role during a pivotal time in baseball history, contributing to the game in ways that transcended individual achievements. His performances helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 16 101 39 16 3 1 398.3 412 177 30 161 93 4.00 0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — near 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
1945 BSN NL 8 3 15 12 7 1 0 111.3 104 31 33 24 2.51 3.67 (+32%) -928.4
1946 BSN NL 12 9 36 21 8 2 0 176.3 164 69 71 44 3.52 3.59 (+2%) -1501.9
1947 BSN NL 3 3 23 6 1 0 0 64.7 80 46 35 14 6.40 3.97 (-61%) -2978.9
1948 BSN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.7 9 1 2 2 1.93 — 0.0
1952 PHA AL 2 1 24 0 0 0 1 41.3 55 30 20 9 6.53 3.70 (-76%) -1886.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 128 15 27 8 0 0 10 0 5 12 0.211 0.246 0.273 0.520 63.9

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1945 BSN NL 15 39 6 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1946 BSN NL 36 59 5 18 5 0 0 6 0 3 3 0.305 .256 (+19%) .328 (+6%) .358 (+9%) .687 (+8%) 63.9
1947 BSN NL 23 23 3 3 2 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.130 — — — — 0.0
1948 BSN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1952 PHA AL 24 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 101 0 19 72 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 BSN P 15 0 2 20 1 1
1946 BSN P 36 0 12 35 1 2
1947 BSN P 23 0 4 10 0 1
1948 BSN P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1952 PHA P 24 0 1 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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