Taffy Wright

Born: 8/10/1911 in Tabor City, NC, USA

Died: 10/22/1981 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-18 | Final Game: 1949-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Taft Shedron Wright

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Biography

Taffy Wright was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1938 to 1949. Born in 1911, Wright made his mark in an era that transitioned from the Great Depression into the post-war boom, a time when baseball was rapidly becoming America's pastime. Over the course of 1,029 games, he established himself as a consistent offensive threat, amassing 1,115 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .311. His ability to drive in runs was reflected in his 553 RBIs, and he demonstrated speed on the bases with 32 stolen bases throughout his career. Wright's power at the plate was evident, as he hit 38 home runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a time when the game was evolving in terms of hitting prowess. His performance and reliability made him a vital player for the teams he represented, leaving a lasting impression on fans and players alike. Taffy Wright's career remains a significant chapter in the history of baseball, illustrating the talent and competitiveness of the league during the late 1930s and 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1029	3583	465	1115	175	55	38	553	32	346	155	0.311	0.376	0.423	0.799	8600.8

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career OBP .376 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.799 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +12.0% 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
1938	WSN	AL	100	263	37	92	18	10	2	36	1	13	17	0.350	.272 (+28%)	.341 (+14%)	.392 (+32%)	.734 (+23%)	1073.8
1939	WSN	AL	129	499	77	154	29	11	4	93	1	38	19	0.309	.274 (+13%)	.342 (+5%)	.393 (+11%)	.735 (+8%)	696.0
1940	CHW	AL	147	581	79	196	31	9	5	88	4	43	25	0.337	.267 (+26%)	.335 (+15%)	.387 (+15%)	.722 (+15%)	1774.3
1941	CHW	AL	136	513	71	165	35	5	10	97	5	60	27	0.322	.262 (+23%)	.332 (+20%)	.373 (+25%)	.705 (+23%)	2420.9
1942	CHW	AL	85	300	43	100	13	5	0	47	1	48	9	0.333	.253 (+32%)	.323 (+34%)	.349 (+17%)	.672 (+25%)	1559.6
1946	CHW	AL	115	422	46	116	19	4	7	52	10	42	17	0.275	.256 (+7%)	.328 (+4%)	.358 (+8%)	.687 (+6%)	475.3
1947	CHW	AL	124	401	48	130	13	0	4	54	8	48	17	0.324	.262 (+24%)	.336 (+18%)	.376 (+3%)	.712 (+10%)	974.9
1948	CHW	AL	134	455	50	127	15	6	4	61	2	38	18	0.279	.263 (+6%)	.340 (avg)	.379 (-4%)	.719 (-2%)	-171.2
1949	PHA	AL	59	149	14	35	2	5	2	25	0	16	6	0.235	.262 (-11%)	.343 (-6%)	.384 (-7%)	.727 (-7%)	-202.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	898	0	1778	63	53	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1938	WS1	OF	60	107	3	2	3
1939	WS1	OF	123	236	10	13	4
1940	CHA	OF	144	278	11	11	2
1941	CHA	OF	134	279	8	8	3
1942	CHA	OF	81	176	6	6	1
1946	CHA	OF	107	217	5	2	0
1947	CHA	OF	100	198	6	6	1
1948	CHA	OF	114	227	9	3	3
1949	PHA	OF	35	60	5	2	0