Rasty Wright

Born: 11/5/1895 in Ceredo, WV, USA

Died: 6/12/1948 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-06-22 | Final Game: 1923-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Wayne Bromley Wright

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Rasty Wright, born in 1895, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1917 until 1923. He carved out a niche for himself in the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, Wright compiled a record of 24 wins and 19 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.05, which reflected the challenges pitchers faced during an era when batting averages were beginning to rise. Wright was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 114 strikeouts. He also contributed to his teams by securing 5 saves, highlighting his versatility and reliability as a late-inning option. While not a household name, Rasty Wright's contributions to the game during his playing days remain a testament to the evolution of pitching strategies in professional baseball. His career spanned a period of significant change, and he played a part in the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	19	109	43	17	1	5	451.0	481	203	15	132	114	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.44 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1917	SLA	AL	0	1	16	1	0	0	0	39.7	48	24	10	5	5.45	2.69 (-103%)	-171.2
1918	SLA	AL	8	2	18	13	6	1	0	111.3	99	31	18	25	2.51	2.83 (+11%)	710.4
1919	SLA	AL	0	5	24	5	2	0	0	63.3	79	39	20	14	5.54	3.09 (-80%)	-287.0
1922	SLA	AL	9	7	31	16	5	0	5	154.0	148	50	50	44	2.92	4.18 (+30%)	-656.3
1923	SLA	AL	7	4	20	8	4	0	0	82.7	107	59	34	26	6.42	4.03 (-59%)	-1537.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
109	133	15	26	2	1	0	5	0	16	36	0.195	0.282	0.226	0.507	-403.6

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1917	SLA	AL	16	10	0	2	0	0	1	2	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	SLA	AL	18	34	5	10	0	0	3	6	5	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	SLA	AL	24	12	0	1	0	0	0	2	2	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	SLA	AL	31	50	6	7	2	0	1	5	16	0.140	.285 (-51%)	.345 (-37%)	.397 (-55%)	.743 (-46%)	-403.6
1923	SLA	AL	20	27	4	6	0	1	0	1	8	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0