Hiram Wright

Born: 10/4/1864 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 2/6/1940 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-09-16 | Final Game: 1887-09-16

Full name: William Hiram Wright

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Biography

Hiram Wright, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable within the context of the late 19th century. He played just one game on September 16, 1887, but made an impact with his performance, recording two hits in that single appearance, which resulted in an impressive batting average of 0.667. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time on the field, Wright's ability to get on base showcased his potential as a player during an era when offenses were not as prolific as they would become in the following decades. Wright's brief career reflects the nature of the game during the late 1800s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of play that emerged in the 20th century. While he did not leave an extensive legacy on the field, Hiram Wright remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the early development of the sport, despite limited opportunities. His story serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, where even a single game can hold significance in the annals of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	0.667	0.667	1.333	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +146.2% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +101.1% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +78.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — +89.0% above 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
1887	WS8	NL	1	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	7	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	WS8	C	1	0	7	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1