Tom Wright

Born: 9/22/1923 in Shelby, NC, USA

Died: 9/5/2017 in Shelby, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-09-15 | Final Game: 1956-04-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Everette Wright

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Biography

Tom Wright was a professional baseball player, born in 1923, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1948 until his final game in 1956. A versatile position player, Wright appeared in 341 games throughout his career, showcasing a solid batting average of .255. He recorded 175 hits, contributed 99 RBIs, and hit 6 home runs, underscoring his role as a reliable hitter during his playing years. Notably, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, with 2 stolen bases to his name. Wright played during a transformative period in baseball history, just after World War II and before the onset of the expansion era. This era was characterized by a growing influx of talented players and an evolving game, yet Wright's contributions stood out as he consistently performed in a competitive environment. His career, while perhaps not as heralded as some of his contemporaries, reflected the dedication and tenacity of players who helped shape the game in the mid-20th century. Wright’s legacy remains a testament to the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1960	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
341	685	75	175	28	11	6	99	2	76	123	0.255	0.336	0.355	0.690	-395.6

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near 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
1948	BOS	AL	3	2	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	BOS	AL	5	4	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	BOS	AL	54	107	17	34	7	0	0	20	0	6	18	0.318	.265 (+19%)	.346 (+4%)	.401 (-5%)	.747 (-1%)	-16.2
1951	BOS	AL	28	63	8	14	1	1	1	9	0	11	8	0.222	.260 (-15%)	.336 (+3%)	.385 (-18%)	.721 (-8%)	-56.2
1952	SLA	AL	29	66	6	16	0	0	1	6	1	12	20	0.242	.252 (-4%)	.326 (+10%)	.369 (-22%)	.696 (-7%)	-27.1
1952	CHW	AL	60	132	15	34	10	2	1	21	1	16	16	0.258	.252 (+2%)	.326 (+5%)	.369 (+5%)	.696 (+5%)	-27.1
1953	CHW	AL	77	132	14	33	5	3	2	25	0	12	21	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.335 (-4%)	.397 (-5%)	.733 (-4%)	-122.4
1954	WSN	AL	76	171	13	42	4	4	1	17	0	18	38	0.246	.261 (-6%)	.333 (-3%)	.390 (-15%)	.723 (-9%)	-277.1
1955	WSN	AL	7	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	WSN	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0