Ken Wright, baseball player, 1970-1974

Ken Wright

Born: 9/4/1946 in Pensacola, FL, USA

Died: 1/21/2017 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-10 | Final Game: 1974-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Warren Wright

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Biography

Ken Wright was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1974. Born in 1946, he made his debut during an era characterized by a shift in pitching styles and the gradual emergence of power hitters. Over the course of his career, Wright compiled a record of 11-15, finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54. He struck out 181 batters and recorded 8 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Wright's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, attributes that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Though he did not achieve superstar status, he contributed to his teams with solid performances and played a vital role in the bullpen during his tenure. His career, which spanned the early 1970s, coincided with significant changes in baseball, including the rise of more specialized pitching roles, which would shape the future of the game. Wright remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his contributions during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 15 113 24 2 1 8 236.0 195 119 14 180 181 4.54 0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 26.0% worse than 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
1970 KCR AL 1 2 47 0 0 0 3 53.3 49 31 29 30 5.23 3.89 (-35%) -
1971 KCR AL 3 6 21 12 1 1 1 78.0 66 32 47 56 3.69 3.47 (-6%) -
1972 KCR AL 1 2 17 0 0 0 4 18.3 15 10 15 18 4.91 3.26 (-50%) -
1973 KCR AL 6 5 25 12 1 0 0 80.7 60 44 82 75 4.91 3.75 (-31%) -
1974 NYY AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.7 5 2 7 2 3.18 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 28 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0.071 0.103 0.071 0.175 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OBP .103 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.175 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 74.7% 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
1970 KCR AL 47 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 KCR AL 21 22 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1972 KCR AL 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 KCR AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 NYY AL 3 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
P 113 24 6 33 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 KCA P 47 0 1 8 1 0
1971 KCA P 21 12 1 16 1 2
1972 KCA P 17 0 1 2 0 0
1973 KCA P 25 12 1 6 2 0
1974 NYA P 3 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 113