Wild Bill Wright

Born: 6/6/1914 in Milan, TN, USA

Died: 8/3/1996 in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, México

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Burnis Wright

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Biography

Wild Bill Wright, born in 1914, is an active player whose impressive career continues to make waves in the world of baseball. As a versatile position player, Wright has played in 374 games, showcasing his exceptional batting skills with a remarkable career batting average of .324. His offensive prowess is evident in his 459 hits and 26 home runs, coupled with a substantial 255 RBIs, making him a key contributor to his team's success. Additionally, his speed on the bases is highlighted by 43 stolen bases, demonstrating his all-around athleticism and ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Wright's career is marked by his selection as an All-Star on seven occasions, underscoring his status as one of the premier players of his era. His performance has not only made him a fan favorite but also a respected figure among his peers. As he continues to play, Wright remains a significant presence in the game, navigating the modern era of baseball while leaving a lasting legacy that reflects his dedication and skill. His journey exemplifies the spirit of competition and the rich history of baseball as it evolves over the years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
374	1418	251	459	79	42	26	255	43	102	7	0.324	0.375	0.494	0.868	4695.0

Career AVG .324 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .494 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +28.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.868 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +20.1% 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
1932	NEG	NSL	27	82	13	21	2	2	0	7	4	7	0	0.256	.275 (-7%)	.335 (-2%)	.391 (-16%)	.726 (-9%)	-115.2
1933	NEG	NN2	35	133	17	43	6	4	1	17	3	2	0	0.323	.270 (+20%)	.329 (+4%)	.377 (+20%)	.707 (+12%)	219.2
1934	NEG	NN2	38	136	22	34	6	2	2	15	6	10	0	0.250	.278 (-10%)	.340 (-9%)	.392 (-6%)	.733 (-7%)	-188.7
1935	CEG	NN2	31	122	17	38	5	5	3	21	5	12	2	0.311	.279 (+11%)	.342 (+10%)	.399 (+27%)	.742 (+19%)	385.2
1936	WEG	NN2	37	141	37	49	8	5	2	27	4	15	0	0.348	.283 (+22%)	.349 (+18%)	.404 (+28%)	.753 (+24%)	584.4
1937	WEG	NN2	38	152	27	57	8	11	7	38	0	6	0	0.375	.276 (+36%)	.342 (+16%)	.398 (+78%)	.740 (+50%)	1163.6
1938	BEG	NN2	33	130	22	39	8	2	4	31	5	10	1	0.300	.272 (+10%)	.341 (+5%)	.392 (+23%)	.734 (+15%)	308.4
1939	BEG	NN2	27	105	23	38	6	2	1	24	5	4	0	0.362	.274 (+32%)	.342 (+16%)	.393 (+24%)	.735 (+20%)	339.4
1942	BEG	NN2	53	200	27	62	13	5	1	35	5	22	4	0.310	.253 (+22%)	.323 (+17%)	.349 (+26%)	.672 (+22%)	701.6
1945	BEG	NN2	55	217	46	78	17	4	5	40	6	14	0	0.359	.260 (+38%)	.328 (+22%)	.354 (+53%)	.683 (+38%)	1297.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	33	8	13	4	0	0	4	4	0	0.394

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	NLC	BEG	5	17	4	7	3	0	0	2	3	0	0.412
1939	NLP1	BEG	4	16	4	6	1	0	0	2	1	0	0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	377	363	595	28	28	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	NEG	OF	29	20	28	2	4	0
1933	NEG	OF	35	34	64	3	0	1
1934	NEG	OF	40	38	72	2	0	1
1935	CEG	OF	32	31	62	4	5	0
1936	WEG	OF	37	37	59	4	2	1
1937	WEG	OF	38	38	58	4	4	0
1938	BEG	OF	33	33	49	3	4	1
1939	BEG	OF	27	27	46	1	0	0
1942	BEG	OF	52	52	81	2	5	0
1945	BEG	OF	54	53	76	3	4	1