Jamey Wright
Jamey Wright | |
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 3, 1996, for the Colorado Rockies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 27, 2014, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 97–130 |
Earned run average | 4.81 |
Strikeouts | 1,189 |
Teams | |
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Jamey Alan Wright (born December 24, 1974) is an American former professional
. Wright batted and threw right-handed.An
With the Rangers in 2008, Wright tied for third in the American League (AL) with 75 games pitched. He spent 2009 with the Royals, split 2010 between the Indians and Mariners, and spent 2011 with the Mariners. After a year with the Dodgers in 2012, he reached the playoffs for the first time in his 18th season, with the Rays in 2013. He pitched one final year for the Dodgers in 2014, then retired after failing to make an MLB roster in 2015 and 2016. In 719 appearances (248 starts), he had a 97–130 record and a 4.81 earned run average.
Early life
Jamey Alan Wright was born on December 24, 1974, in
Professional career
Colorado Rockies, first stint
Wright was drafted in the first round of the
In 1996, Wright made his Major League debut when he started for the Rockies against the San Francisco Giants on July 3, allowing one run in six innings.[8] He recorded his first major league win with a seven-inning start against the Giants on July 17, where he allowed only one earned run.[8] The pitcher also recorded his first major league hit that day, a double against Osvaldo Fernández, though he injured his knee when sliding into second base.[4] The injury did not end his season; Wright started 16 games (and made 1 relief appearance) in 1996, finishing with a 4–4 record and a 4.93 ERA in his debut season.[1] He had arthroscopic surgery to repair the knee, then slipped on some ice in the off-season, requiring a second surgery.[9]
Recovered by 1997, Wright made the Rockies roster out of
The 1998 season saw Wright spend the whole year in Colorado's
After posting a 7.58 ERA in his first four starts of 1999, Wright was demoted to Colorado Springs.[4][12] In 17 games (16 starts) for Colorado Springs, he had a 5–7 record, posting a slightly lower ERA at 6.46.[6] Recalled on August 2, he posted a 4.18 ERA the rest of the season for the Rockies. He won four straight decisions from August 22 to September 20, the best winning streak of his career.[4][12] In 16 starts for Colorado, he had a 4–3 record and a 4.87 ERA.[1]
Milwaukee Brewers
On December 30, 1999, Wright and Henry Blanco were traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-team trade in which the Oakland Athletics sent Jimmy Haynes to Milwaukee, the Rockies sent Justin Miller to the Athletics, and the Brewers sent Jeff Cirillo and Scott Karl to the Rockies.[13] He began the 2000 season on the disabled list with a right rotator cuff tear, but he joined the starting rotation after being activated on May 23.[4] Despite entering August with a 6–4 record, Wright won only one more game for the Brewers all season, giving up four runs (three earned) over 7+1⁄3 innings in a 7–4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on September 26.[14] In 26 games (25 starts), he had a 7–9 record and a 4.10 ERA. Wright led the NL with 18 hit batsmen.[1]
The Brewers tapped Wright to open the 2001 season, starting on April 2 against the
Wright fell to third in Milwaukee's rotation in 2002, preceded by Ben Sheets and Rubén Quevedo.[19] He was placed on the disabled list with a right rotator cuff tear after his first start of the year on April 4; Wright did not return until May 24. On July 1, he allowed just three hits in a 2–0 shutout of the Pirates. Through August 30, he had a 5–13 record and a 5.35 ERA.[4]
St. Louis Cardinals
On July 1, 2002, Wright was traded with cash to the
Journeyman
On January 28, 2003, Wright signed with the
Wright signed with the Cubs on December 29, 2003, but was released before the start of the 2004 season on March 27.[1] He signed a minor league deal with the Royals on April 2 and made 18 starts in Omaha, where he was 8–6 with a 4.21 ERA. Wright made the Triple-A All-Star Game but was released on July 21.[4][1][6]
Colorado Rockies, second stint
A day after being released by the Royals, Wright re-signed with the Rockies and was added to the starting rotation.[4][24] Making his MLB season debut on July 24, he held the Arizona Diamondbacks to one run in five innings, earning his first victory since September 13 of the previous season.[4][25] However, he won just one more game all season, holding the Giants to one run in seven innings on September 1 in a 4–1 triumph.[25] He was 2–3 with a 4.12 ERA in 14 starts in 2004.[4]
After the 2004 season, Wright became a free agent, but he resigned with the Rockies on December 22, 2004.[1] He spent most of the 2005 season in their rotation.[4] From June 4 through 16, he threw 14+1⁄3 straight scoreless innings.[4] After beating the Giants on August 2, Wright proceeded to lose his next five starts.[26] After Wright posted a 6–16 record and a 5.71 ERA, the Rockies moved him to the bullpen at the end of August to make room for Zach Day and Sunny Kim in Colorado's rotation. "This could be the beginning of the second half of my career, and I would like it to be here," Wright said of the move.[27][28] He was 8–16 with a 5.46 ERA in 34 appearances (27 starts) in 2005.[7] Wright's 16 losses were topped only by Kip Wells's 18 in the NL.[29] After the season, he became a free agent.[1]
San Francisco Giants
Wright signed a minor league contract with the Giants on January 17, 2006.
Texas Rangers
On January 25, 2007, the
Remaining with the Rangers in 2008, Wright pitched exclusively out of the bullpen, posting an 8–7 record and a 5.12 ERA.[1] His 75 games pitched set a new franchise record and tied with Dennys Reyes for third in the AL, behind Matt Guerrier's and Francisco Rodríguez's 76.[4][39] Wright also had the second-most wins of AL relievers and the third-most innings pitched (84+1⁄3).[4] After the season, he became a free agent.[1]
Kansas City Royals
On February 10, 2009, Wright signed a minor league contract with the Royals and was invited to spring training.
Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners
On February 9, 2010, Wright signed a minor league contract with the
Wright signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics on June 16.[1] He made 10 appearances with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, where he was 1–0 with a 9.00 ERA.[6] On July 15, he opted out of his contract to sign with the Seattle Mariners, who added him to the major league roster.[44] In 28 games for the Mariners, he had an 0–1 record and a 3.41 ERA.[1] Over 46 games between Cleveland and Seattle, he had a 1–3 record and a 4.17 ERA.[1]
Following the 2010 season, Wright became a free agent, but he resigned with Seattle for 2011.[4] After Wright held opponents scoreless until his 10th game of 2011, Stone wrote that he had "become an increasingly vital member of Seattle's bullpen".[7] On July 5, he earned his first career save, throwing a scoreless 10th inning in a 4–2 victory over Oakland. The save came in his 500th game; only Frank Tanana took more games (530) to get his first save.[4][45] From July 29 to the end of the year, he had a 1.37 ERA in 19 games.[4] In 60 games, he was 2–3 with a 3.16 ERA.[1] He became a free agent after the season.[1]
Los Angeles Dodgers, first stint
On February 7, 2012, Wright signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers that contained a spring training invitation.[46] He was officially added to the roster before the start of the season on March 27.[47] Wright pitched better at Dodger Stadium than on the road, posting a 5–0 record and a 1.71 ERA at home versus an 0–3 record and a 5.50 ERA in away games.[4] He allowed no runs in 15 of his last 17 games.[4] In 66 games, he had a 5–3 record and 3.72 ERA.[1] After the season, he became a free agent.[1]
Tampa Bay Rays
On January 22, 2013, Wright signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[48] By this time, he was one of three players in the last three decades to play for at least 17 years and never make the playoffs.[2] His contract was selected by the Rays on March 31.[49] On September 1, with the Rays facing a predominantly left-handed Oakland lineup, Rays manager Joe Maddon elected to skip right-handed starter Roberto Hernández's start in favor of a bullpen game handled mostly by left-handers. Wright, making his first start since 2007, allowed one run in 1+2⁄3 innings and left with the game tied, but Oakland won 5–1.[50][51] He finished the season with a 2–2 record in 66 appearances, and his 3.09 ERA was the lowest of his career.[4]
Wright finally reached the playoffs, as the Rays won a
Los Angeles Dodgers, second stint
On December 24, 2013, the Dodgers announced that they had signed Wright to a one-year Major League contract, the first time since 2005 that he was guaranteed a spot on the roster coming into spring training.
End of career and statistics
On February 14, 2015, Wright signed a minor league contract with the Rangers.[59][56] However, he was released on March 31 when he was unable to make the roster during spring training.[60] He sat out the rest of the season, then signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers on February 24, 2016. Unable to make the Dodgers Opening Day roster, he announced his retirement on March 28, 2016.[61]
Wright pitched for 19 seasons in the major leagues. Of his 719 appearances, 248 were starts. He had a 97–130 record, a 4.81 ERA, 1,189 strikeouts, 978 walks, and 2,168 hits allowed in 2,036+2⁄3 innings.[1] Although nearly 40 percent of his career was spent in the bullpen, Wright tied with Bert Blyleven for 17th all-time in most batters hit by pitches, with 155 each.[62]
After retiring, Wright worked for his agent for a few years before rejoining the Dodgers organization in 2020 as a special assistant. In 2021, Wright was hired as the
Pitching style
Wright was a
Personal life
Wright and his wife, Marnie, have one daughter (Presley) and two sons (Jett and Kingston). Presley's middle name, Kile, is in reference to Darryl Kile, Wright's former teammate.[2][64] "I followed that guy around like a puppy dog. He helped me more than anybody else could," said Wright, after Kile's untimely death in 2002. "He was a great person and a great friend."[65] The Wrights currently live in Dallas, Texas.[5] An Oklahoma native, the Oklahoma Sooners are his favorite college team; he wore the same gray "Oklahoma Sooners" shirt for many years during his career.[5]
See also
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External links
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