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Ab Wright Notable

b. November 16, 1906 · Cleveland Indians 1935, Boston Braves 1944

Ab Wright divided 10 seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Cleveland Indians from 1935, then the Boston Braves through 1944.

Across 138 games he batted .248, with 88 hits and 37 runs. He finished with 9 home runs, 20 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 94 games in the outfield, with 144 putouts and 4 errors.

He was born in Terlton, OK, USA on November 16, 1906, and died on May 23, 1995. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1935 CLE 671601738 1112 1810172 .237
1944 BSN 711952050 907 3518310 .256
Career 1383553788 2019 5328482 .248

On this day & linked events

1906

Born November 16, 1906

Terlton, OK, USA

1995

Died May 23, 1995

1935

Major-league debut: Ab Wright

Ab Wright made a major-league debut on April 20, 1935.

1944

Final major-league game: Ab Wright

Ab Wright played a final major-league game on October 1, 1944.