Jim Wright | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: December 21, 1950 Reed City, Michigan |
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Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
April 15, 1978 for the Boston Red Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 6, 1979 for the Boston Red Sox | |
Career statistics | |
Win-loss record | 9-4 |
Earned run average | 3.82 |
Strikeouts | 71 |
Teams | |
James Clifton Wright (born December 21, 1950) is a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. Wright was born in Reed City, Michigan.
Wright was a starting pitcher. He pitched 3 shutouts in 24 games played as a rookie. Wright won 8 out of his 12 games played as a rookie. He also earned an ERA of 3.57 by the end of the season. As a fielder, Wright only committed one error in his 24 games played. 1979 was Wright's final year as a Major League baseball player. He appeared in 11 games as a relief pitcher, earning one win. He ended the season with an ERA of 5.09. Wright also committed no errors that season. He played his final game on June 6, 1979.