Harry Wright

⭐ Hall of Fame 1953

Born: 1/10/1835 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

Died: 10/3/1895 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-05 | Final Game: 1877-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: William Henry Wright

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Biography

Harry Wright was a pioneering figure in early professional baseball, whose career spanned from 1871 to 1877. Born in 1835, Wright made his mark as a pitcher during a transformative era in the sport, when baseball was evolving from a recreational pastime into a structured, professional enterprise. He played for teams such as the Boston Red Stockings, where he contributed to the establishment of the franchise as one of the early powerhouses in the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. Wright finished his career with a record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.68, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during a time when pitching was still developing as a craft. He recorded 6 strikeouts and accumulated 14 saves, reflecting his capability to perform under pressure and secure victories for his team. His contributions to the game were recognized long after his playing days, as he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history. Wright's influence extended beyond his playing career, as he helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players and the evolving role of pitchers in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	4	36	8	0	0	14	100.3	149	41	0	14	6	3.68	0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 3.22 across their career seasons — 14.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1871	BS1	1	0	9	0	3	18.7	34	13	4	0	6.27	4.22 (-49%)	-1.3
1872	BS1	1	0	7	0	4	25.7	26	6	0	1	2.10	3.66 (+42%)	195.7
1873	BS1	2	2	14	6	4	39.3	65	18	6	5	4.12	3.40 (-21%)	91.6
1874	BS1	0	2	6	2	3	16.7	24	4	4	0	2.16	2.19 (+1%)	-249.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
180	813	183	224	21	8	4	113	11	37	14	0.276	0.307	0.336	0.643	70.3

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — near 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
1871	BS1		31	147	42	44	5	2	0	26	7	13	2	0.299	.286 (+4%)	.311 (+14%)	.383 (-6%)	.695 (+3%)	143.8
1872	BS1		48	208	39	53	5	1	0	24	0	9	2	0.255	.285 (-11%)	.296 (-4%)	.347 (-17%)	.644 (-11%)	-303.0
1873	BS1		58	263	57	68	7	3	2	36	3	11	4	0.259	.290 (-11%)	.304 (-5%)	.357 (-7%)	.661 (-6%)	-245.7
1874	BS1		40	184	44	58	4	2	2	27	1	4	3	0.315	.273 (+15%)	.282 (+17%)	.333 (+17%)	.615 (+17%)	475.2
1875	BS1		1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1876	BSN	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1877	BSN	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	179	116	228	23	48	7
P	36	2	6	25	4	2
SS	1	1	0	3	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1871	BS1	OF	30	30	42	5	8	1
1871	BS1	P	9	0	1	5	1	0
1871	BS1	SS	1	1	0	3	2	0
1872	BS1	OF	48	48	67	4	11	1
1872	BS1	P	7	0	1	5	1	1
1873	BS1	OF	58	0	60	8	15	1
1873	BS1	P	14	0	3	7	1	1
1874	BS1	OF	40	38	57	5	13	3
1874	BS1	P	6	2	1	8	1	0
1875	BS1	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1876	BSN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1877	BSN	OF	1	0	1	1	1	1