Sam Wright

Born: 11/25/1848 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 5/6/1928 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-19 | Final Game: 1881-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 146 lbs

Full name: Samuel Wright

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Biography

Sam Wright was a professional baseball player born in 1848, whose career spanned from 1875 to 1881. He played during a transformative period in baseball history, just prior to the emergence of the modern game, which was characterized by evolving strategies and a shift towards more organized play. Primarily taking on the role of a position player, Wright participated in 45 games throughout his career, where he recorded a total of 29 hits. Despite facing challenges as a hitter, he contributed 5 runs batted in and managed to steal a base, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Wright's batting average settled at .168, reflecting the difficulties many players encountered during the era, when offensive statistics were generally lower than in later decades. While he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field during the late 19th century exemplified the early stages of professional baseball, where players were still developing their skills and the game was evolving into the beloved sport it is today. Wright's contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were part of the foundational fabric of baseball as it began to gain popularity across the United States. He retired on September 23, 1881, leaving behind a legacy as one of the early players in the game’s rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	173	10	29	4	0	0	5	1	1	6	0.168	0.172	0.191	0.363	-451.1

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .172 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.363 vs. league average 0.595 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1875	NH1		33	127	10	24	4	5	1	1	1	0.189	.253 (-26%)	.260 (-25%)	.309 (-29%)	.570 (-27%)	-451.1
1876	BSN	NL	2	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1880	CN1	NL	9	34	0	3	0	0	0	0	5	0.088	—	—	—	—	0.0
1881	BSN	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0