Sam Wright
The lesser-known brother of Hall of Famers George and Harry, Sam Wright was a more casual baseball player than his siblings. A shortstop, he played for the New Haven Elm Citys in their only season in the National Association. His dreadful .189 batting average and 40 errors in 33 games, had much to do with the team's 7-40 record. Sam played his final professional game when brother Harry inserted him into the lineup as a favor, with the Boston Red Caps in 1881.
Played For
New Haven Elm Citys, National Association (1875)
Boston Braves (1876)
Cincinnati Reds (1880)
Boston Braves (1881)
Born
Samuel Wright was born on November 25, 1848, in New York, NY.
Died
May 6, 1928, Boston, MA
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: SS
Primary Team: BSN
Major League Debut
April 21, 1875
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Family Tree
The three Wright brothers (Harry was born in 1835, George in 1847, and Sam in 1848) were on the same team very briefly for the Red Caps in 1876. Sam played in two games, while George was the star shortstop, and Harry managed the team and appeared in one game.
Related Players
George Wright, Harry Wright
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