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Name Team Age
Will Wright Retired (1978, Age 37) Died (2027, Age 86)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 15
(1959)
CF R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Cool Papa Bell League 0 15 years (11 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B- B+ C-
Endurance Velocity Control
B-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A- 0 5/12/1941
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
3 5 10
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (99.0 %) (89.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1964ALRookie of the Year
1966ALGold Glove (CF)
1970ALAll Star Reserve (OF)
1971ALAll Star Reserve (OF); Gold Glove (CF)
1977NLAll Star Starter (CF)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1978-11-01Will Wright has retired from the Chicago Grizzlies
1977-08-11Will Wright of the Chicago Grizzlies is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
1975-05-20A trade has been completed between the Tampa Bay Braves and the Chicago Grizzlies. The Chicago Grizzlies receive John Newton, Will Wright, Josh Beall, Nick Smith from the Tampa Bay Braves in exchange for Hobbes Adkisson, B. F. Harris, Draft Pick 1976 Round 1 CHN (Scott Alexander), Draft Pick 1978 Round 1 CHN (Marty Steinbacher).
1974-04-01The Tampa Bay Braves have placed Will Wright on the trade block.
1966-05-30Will Wright of the Cleveland Braves is injured and is expected to be out 15 days.
1964-05-09The Cleveland Braves have promoted Will Wright to the major league team. The Cleveland Braves have sent Don Mueller to the minors.
1963-10-13The Cleveland Braves have sent Will Wright to the minors. The Cleveland Braves have sent John Silver to the minors.
1963-10-03The Cleveland Braves have promoted Will Wright to the major league team. The Cleveland Braves have designated Myles Griffin for assignment.
1963-03-01The Cleveland Braves have renamed Fred Borowy to Will Wright.