Mike Wright, baseball player, 2015-2021

Mike Wright

Born: 1/3/1990 in Bennettsville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-05-17 | Final Game: 2021-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Dennis Michael Wright

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Biography

Mike Wright, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2021. He made his debut with the Baltimore Orioles on May 17, 2015, and showcased a competitive spirit throughout his career, ultimately finishing with a record of 10-13. Wright was known for his strong arm and ability to generate strikeouts, accumulating a total of 219 strikeouts over his time in the league. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.97, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound. Throughout his career, Wright contributed to a dynamic Orioles pitching staff during a period marked by the team's pursuit of postseason success. While he recorded only one save, his versatility as a pitcher allowed him to take on various roles, including starting and relief appearances. Wright's journey through the majors is a testament to the perseverance required to compete at the highest level of baseball, and he remains a notable figure for fans and aspiring pitchers alike. After concluding his career on September 29, 2021, Wright left behind a legacy of determination and resilience in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 13 123 23 0 0 1 276.0 321 183 45 110 219 5.97 0

Career ERA 5.97 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
2015 BAL AL 3 5 12 9 0 0 0 44.7 52 30 18 26 6.04 3.96 (-53%) -2447.8
2016 BAL AL 3 4 18 12 0 0 0 74.7 81 48 26 50 5.79 4.19 (-38%) -2109.4
2017 BAL AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 25.0 26 16 7 28 5.76 4.36 (-32%) -225.9
2018 BAL AL 4 2 48 2 0 0 0 84.3 101 52 36 74 5.55 4.15 (-34%) -1364.8
2019 BAL AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 1 13.3 20 14 7 14 9.45 4.51 (-110%) -1097.7
2019 SEA AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 16.0 24 12 5 16 6.75 4.51 (-50%) 543.2
2021 CHW AL 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 18.0 17 11 11 11 5.50 4.27 (-29%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +32.5% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
2015 BAL AL 12 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2016 BAL AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 BAL AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 BAL AL 48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 BAL AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 SEA AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CHW AL 13 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 123 23 15 24 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 BAL P 12 9 2 3 0 0
2016 BAL P 18 12 1 5 1 1
2017 BAL P 13 0 2 3 0 0
2018 BAL P 48 2 5 8 1 2
2019 BAL P 10 0 1 1 0 0
2019 SEA P 9 0 3 0 0 0
2021 CHA P 13 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 123

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BAL AL $510,500
Total Career Earnings $510,500