Ricky Wright, baseball player, 1982-1986

Ricky Wright

Born: 11/22/1958 in Paris, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-28 | Final Game: 1986-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Richard Wright

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Biography

Ricky Wright, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1986. He made his mark during a competitive era in Major League Baseball that was characterized by an evolving approach to pitching and hitting. Over his four seasons in the league, Wright compiled a record of 3-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3. He recorded a total of 67 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his tenure. Wright played as a pitcher during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting, yet his skill set allowed him to contribute effectively on the mound. While he may not have reached the heights of stardom, his presence in the bullpen and ability to take the mound in various situations highlighted the depth of talent in the league during the mid-1980s. His career, though relatively brief, reflects the challenges and competitiveness faced by pitchers in a rapidly changing baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 3 55 7 0 0 0 102.7 102 49 5 60 67 4.30 0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1982 LAD NL 2 1 14 5 0 0 0 32.7 28 11 20 24 3.03 3.86 (+22%) -
1983 LAD NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.3 5 2 2 5 2.84 — -
1983 TEX AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 1 2 0.00 — 0.0
1984 TEX AL 0 2 8 1 0 0 0 14.7 20 10 11 6 6.14 3.81 (-61%) -1121.0
1985 TEX AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.7 5 4 5 7 4.70 — 0.0
1986 TEX AL 1 0 21 1 0 0 0 39.3 44 22 21 23 5.03 3.97 (-27%) 434.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.375 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.375 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 47.5% 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
1982 LAD NL 14 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1983 LAD NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 TEX AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TEX AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 TEX AL 23 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 55 7 7 18 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 LAN P 14 5 3 6 0 0
1983 LAN P 6 0 0 0 0 0
1983 TEX P 1 0 0 0 1 0
1984 TEX P 8 1 1 4 0 0
1985 TEX P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1986 TEX P 21 1 3 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 55
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 TEX AL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $70,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979