Steven Wright, baseball player, 2013-2019

Steven Wright

Born: 8/30/1984 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-04-23 | Final Game: 2019-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Steven Richard Wright

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Biography

Steven Wright was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2019. Born in 1984, he made a name for himself with a unique knuckleball pitching style, which set him apart in an era increasingly dominated by power pitchers. Over his career, Wright recorded a win-loss record of 24-16 and maintained a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.86. His ability to baffle hitters with the unpredictable movement of his knuckleball earned him a total of 271 strikeouts and one save, showcasing both his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. In 2016, Wright's standout performance earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his ascent in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. His contributions were particularly significant during a time when many teams sought innovative pitching strategies, and his success with the knuckleball served as a reminder of the art and craft of pitching in the game. Wright's career, though relatively brief, left an indelible mark and provided a glimpse into the enduring appeal of traditional pitching techniques amidst the evolution of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 16 81 44 4 1 1 347.7 330 149 43 132 271 3.86 0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 6.1% better 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
2013 BOS AL 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 13.3 12 8 9 10 5.40 3.87 (-40%) 22.6
2014 BOS AL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 21.0 21 6 4 22 2.57 3.74 (+31%) 471.4
2015 BOS AL 5 4 16 9 0 0 0 72.7 67 33 27 52 4.09 3.96 (-3%) -1924.3
2016 BOS AL 13 6 24 24 4 1 0 156.7 138 58 57 127 3.33 4.19 (+20%) 1715.0
2017 BOS AL 1 3 5 5 0 0 0 24.0 40 22 5 13 8.25 4.36 (-89%) -2090.1
2018 BOS AL 3 1 20 4 0 0 1 53.7 41 16 26 42 2.68 4.15 (+35%) -302.4
2019 BOS AL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 6.3 11 6 4 5 8.53 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2013 BOS AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 BOS AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 BOS AL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 BOS AL 25 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 BOS AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 BOS AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 BOS AL 6 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 81 44 17 55 5 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 BOS P 4 1 0 1 0 0
2014 BOS P 6 1 2 4 0 1
2015 BOS P 16 9 4 12 1 1
2016 BOS P 24 24 8 28 3 5
2017 BOS P 5 5 2 0 1 0
2018 BOS P 20 4 1 9 0 0
2019 BOS P 6 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 81

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 BOS AL $514,500
2015 BOS AL $510,500
2014 BOS AL $502,000
Total Career Earnings $1,527,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu HI 2004, 2005, 2006