Rasty Wright

Born: 1/31/1863 in Birmingham, MI, USA

Died: 10/14/1922 in Duluth, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Bats: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Smith Wright

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Biography

Rasty Wright was a prominent position player in the late 19th century, making his mark in Major League Baseball during the early days of the sport. Born in 1863, he played from the beginning of the 1890 season until October 4, 1890, showcasing his skills over the course of 101 games. Wright finished his brief career with a commendable batting average of .282, accumulating 111 hits, 29 RBIs, and a notable 33 stolen bases, reflecting the speed and agility that characterized his playing style. Wright's tenure coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Despite not hitting any home runs, his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's offensive efforts was significant during a time when the game was largely defined by contact hitting and base running. Rasty Wright's contributions, though limited in duration, exemplified the spirit and competitiveness of the nascent professional baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
101	393	89	111	11	6	0	29	33	81	4	0.282	0.412	0.341	0.753	1153.7

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OBP .412 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +22.5% above league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +9.5% 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
1890	SR2	AA	88	348	82	106	10	6	0	27	30	69	0	0.305	.260 (+17%)	.336 (+27%)	.351 (+5%)	.687 (+16%)	1381.4
1890	CL4	NL	13	45	7	5	1	0	0	2	3	12	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	1381.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	101	0	191	17	21	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	SR2	OF	88	0	170	16	19	7
1890	CL4	OF	13	0	21	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	70
Right Field	31