George Wright

Born: 12/22/1958 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-10 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George DeWitt Wright

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Biography

George Wright was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement in 1986. Throughout his career, he appeared in 627 games, accumulating a total of 529 hits. Known for his power at the plate, Wright hit 42 home runs and drove in 208 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 19 stolen bases. Wright's time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and a shift toward more aggressive offensive strategies. His contributions to his teams during this era were significant, as he demonstrated a blend of power and speed that made him a valuable asset on the field. Though he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Wright's solid performance and consistency in the game left a lasting impact on his respective teams and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
627	2160	231	529	88	18	42	208	19	126	314	0.245	0.288	0.361	0.648	-4017.1

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1982	TEX	AL	150	557	69	147	20	5	11	50	3	30	78	0.264	.261 (+1%)	.324 (-6%)	.388 (-3%)	.712 (-4%)	-550.5
1983	TEX	AL	162	634	79	175	28	6	18	80	8	41	82	0.276	.260 (+6%)	.324 (-1%)	.389 (+9%)	.714 (+4%)	430.1
1984	TEX	AL	101	383	40	93	19	4	9	48	0	15	54	0.243	.259 (-7%)	.322 (-15%)	.384 (avg)	.707 (-7%)	-658.5
1985	TEX	AL	109	363	21	69	13	0	2	18	4	25	49	0.190	.257 (-26%)	.323 (-25%)	.390 (-38%)	.714 (-32%)	-2227.1
1986	TEX	AL	49	106	10	23	3	1	2	7	3	4	23	0.217	.257 (-16%)	.325 (-23%)	.395 (-19%)	.720 (-21%)	-410.1
1986	WSN	NL	56	117	12	22	5	2	0	5	1	11	28	0.188	.257 (-27%)	.325 (-21%)	.395 (-33%)	.720 (-28%)	-410.1