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Ken Wright

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1970-1981 (1970-1974)
Proper Name
Kenneth Warren Wright
Positions
P (139)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-2 / 210
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
January 21,2017   Age:  70.139
High School
Escambia (Pensacola,FL)
Colleges
University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg,MS)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1964-Boston Red Sox
MLB Debut
April 10,1970
MLBAM ID
124607
Retrosheet#
wrigk101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career11-15113248236.01951814.541.59

Pitching Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA28,4823125.23470001447353.1493331229302171.468.270.344.895.065.571.03
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2824363.6921121139178.0663432647563031.457.620.695.426.463.921.19
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2825124.91170001117418.1151010015183011.647.360.007.368.844.911.20
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2826654.91251210613080.2604844682752001.766.690.679.158.375.360.91
1974New York YankeesALMLBNYA4227003.1830001305.25220721202.127.940.0011.123.183.180.29
1981Kinston EaglesCaroA+TOR-34533.9513102203073.0723532346414031.628.880.375.675.054.320.89
1981Knoxville Blue JaysSouAATOR-34265.3513131000069.0844541435323121.7210.960.524.574.175.870.91
1970MLBTotal--KCA----125.23470004714353.1493331229302171.468.270.344.895.065.571.03
1971MLBTotal--KCA----363.6921121193178.0663432647563031.457.620.695.426.463.921.19
1972MLBTotal--KCA----124.91170001711418.1151010015183011.647.360.007.368.844.911.20
1973MLBTotal--KCA----654.91251210136080.2604844682752001.766.690.679.158.375.360.91
1974MLBTotal--NYA----003.1830003105.25220721202.127.940.0011.123.183.180.29
1981AA,A+Total--TOR----794.63262332300142.01568073781737151.679.890.445.134.635.070.90
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB11154.54113242189358236.019512711914180181113111.597.440.536.866.904.841.01
Tot:AL (5 yrs)AL11154.54113242189358236.019512711914180181113111.597.440.536.866.904.841.01
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors794.63262332300142.01568073781737151.679.890.445.134.635.070.90
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA265.3513131000069.0844541435323121.7210.960.524.574.175.870.91
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+533.9513102230073.0723532346414031.628.880.375.675.054.320.89

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA28,4823P4740000000002000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2824P2122120000001100100022402.091.130.091.221.045.000.1674.1741.6710.000.00
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2825P1720000000002000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1970MLBTotal--KCA------4740000000002000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.00AL1970
1971MLBTotal--KCA------2122120000001100100022402.091.130.091.221.045.000.1674.1741.6710.00AL1971
1972MLBTotal--KCA------1720000000002000000200.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00AL1972
Tot:MLB (3 yrs)MLB8528120000001140100023002.071.103.071.175.036.000.1433.3346.6714.00
Tot:AL (3 yrs)AL8528120000001140100023002.071.103.071.175.036.000.1433.3346.6714.00

Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLB23P47-53.0181010900.9000.20.171.5329.0100.01
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLB24P21-78.011612181700.9440.80.221.9813.0100.09
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLB25P17-18.0120033001.0000.20.171.5311.0100.012
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2365974-47Bob Lemon, Charlie Metrodnq
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2485762-21Bob Lemondnq
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2576784-17Bob Lemondnq
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2688742-25Jack McKeondnq
1974New York YankeesALMLBNYA2789732-3Bill Virdondnq
1981Kinston EaglesCaroA+TOR3472681-13John McLaren--Lost in Semi-Finals
1981Knoxville Blue JaysSouAATOR3463805-13Larry Hardy, Duane Larson--dnq
7 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1974-05-03Traded from New York Yankees to Philadelphia Phillies for Mike WallacePhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1973-12-07Traded from Kansas City Royals with Lou Piniella to New York Yankees for Lindy McDanielNew York YankeesNoHist
1973-09-04Activated from Disabled ListKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1973-07-29DL - Right elbow tendinitisKansas City RoyalsNoInjury
1971-07-16Activated from Disabled ListKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1971-06-16DL - Right shoulder sorenessKansas City RoyalsNoInjury
1969-12-01Selected from Boston Red Sox by Kansas City Royals in MLB Rule 5 DraftKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1964-01-01Signed as amateur free agentBoston Red SoxNoHist
8 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
66
Walks
13
Hittable
68
SO/BB
21
vsPower
68
Hitting
4
Durability
51
Team
.496

[Career Highlights]

[1964]  Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in Round #0 (#0)
[1970]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1971]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1972]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1973]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1974]  Played for New York Yankees (MLB)
[1981]  Played for Kinston Eagles (A+) ... Played for Knoxville Blue Jays (AA) ... Finished top 10 in Caro in Shutouts
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