Mike Wright (baseball)

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45+2⁄3 innings. Pitching for the Frederick Keys and Bowie Baysox in 2012 he went 10-5 with a 4.06 ERA. [4]

Wright started the 2013 season with Baysox. [5] He finished the season with the Norfolk Tides. He was the Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award after going 11–3 with a 3.11 ERA and 138 strikeouts. [6] [7] He returned to Norfolk to start the 2014 season.

2015

Wright made his first career major league start on May 17, 2015 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He went 7+1⁄3 innings, striking out 6, allowed 4 hits, no runs, and no walks in order to get the win, 3-0. In 12 games, 9 of them starts, Wright went 3-5 with a 6.04 ERA in 44+2⁄3 innings.

2016

Wright was named the Orioles fourth starter at the conclusion of Spring Training. He began in the rotation but struggled and was sent down to the minors. He split time between the O's rotation and the AAA level. In 18 games for the Orioles, 12 of them being in the rotation, Wright went 3-4 with a 5.79 ERA in 74+2⁄3 innings.

2017

Wright spent the majority of the season at the AAA level, receiving a callup to the Majors towards the end of the season. He finished with a 5.76 ERA in 13 games.

2018

Wright pitched exclusively out of the bullpen for the O's, totaling 48 appearances. He finished with 84+1⁄3 innings pitched.

2019

Wright was on the Opening day roster for the Orioles. He had an ERA of 9.45 through 10 appearances. On April 21, 2019, Wright was designated for assignment to make space for Gabriel Ynoa on the roster.

Seattle Mariners

On April 24, 2019, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners for infielder Ryne Ogren. [8] He was designated for assignment on May 19, 2019, and placed at Triple-A with the Tacoma Rainiers. On June 23, he was called up by the Mariners. [9] He pitched in nine games for the Mariners before he was designated for assignment again on July 5 [10] and he returned to Triple-A with the Tacoma Rainiers. He elected free agency on October 1.

NC Dinos

On November 22, 2019, Wright signed a one-year contract with the NC Dinos of the KBO League. [11] He went 11-9 in 29 starts for the Dinos. He became a free agent following the season.

Chicago White Sox

On December 24, 2020, Wright signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization. He was assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights to begin the year. On August 16, 2021, Wright was selected to the active roster. [12] Wright pitched 18 innings for the White Sox, recording a 5.50 ERA with 11 strikeouts. On October 1, 2021, Wright was designated for assignment by Chicago. [13] On October 8, Wright elected free agency. [14]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On March 14, 2022, Wright signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [15] He pitched in 10 games for the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers, with six starts and had a 4.46 ERA when the Dodgers released him on June 1.

Chicago White Sox (second stint)

On June 5, 2022, Wright signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox and was assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. [16] In 8 games (7 starts) for Charlotte, he compiled a 4.64 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 21+1⁄3 innings pitched. Wright elected free agency following the season on November 10. [17]

Gastonia Baseball Club

On May 28, 2024, Wright signed with the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [18]

Pitching style

Wright throws 5 pitches: a four seam fastball that averages around 96 MPH, a sinker at around 93, a changeup at around 82, a slider at about 86, and a curveball at around 75. [19]

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  2. ↑ "ECU's Wright snared by Orioles in draft". The Daily Reflector. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Steve Melewski: O's third-round pick got his feet wet at Aberdeen before moving to Delmarva". MASNsports. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Steve Melewski: Checking on another pitching prospect: A look at right-hander Mike Wright". MASNsports. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Steve Melewski: Wright gets on a roll at Bowie". MASNsports. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Orioles announce 2013 Award Winners for Player Development and Scouting". Baltimore Orioles. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Urrutia, Wright win top minor league awards". tribunedigital-baltimoresun. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  8. ↑ Todd, Jeff (April 24, 2019). "Mariners Acquire Mike Wright". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  9. ↑ RotoWire Staff (June 23, 2019). "Mariners' Mike Wright Jr.: Returns to big leagues". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  10. ↑ Seattle Mariners (July 5, 2019). "Right-handed Pitcher Mike Wright is designated for assignment". MLB.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  11. ↑ "[오피셜] NC 투수 라이트-외야수 알테어, 각 80만 달러에 영입". NAVER Sports. November 22, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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  13. ↑ "Tepera back; Mike Wright DFA".
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Mike Wright
Mike Wright on May 17, 2015.jpg
Wright with the Baltimore Orioles
Gastonia Baseball Club
Pitcher
Born: (1990-01-03) January 3, 1990 (age 34)
Bennettsville, South Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 17, 2015, for the Baltimore Orioles
KBO: May 6, 2020, for the NC Dinos