Al Wright (second baseman)
Albert Edgar Wright (November 11, 1912 – November 13, 1998), nicknamed "A-1", was a professional baseball player. He appeared in four games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Braves in the 1933 season, three as a second baseman and one as a pinch runner. He was born in San Francisco, California.
| Al Wright | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) Wright in 1942 | |
| Second baseman | |
| Born: November 11, 1912 San Francisco, California | |
| Died: November 12, 1998 (aged 86) Oakland, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 25, 1933, for the Boston Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 5, 1933, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | 1.000 |
| At bats | 1 |
| Hits | 1 |
| Teams | |
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In his major league career, Wright was a 1.000 hitter (1-for-1). He also had an extensive minor league baseball career, playing in the Pacific Coast League from 1930 until 1944, retiring in 1946.
Wright died in Oakland, California, at the age of 86.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Baseball Almanac
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