Daniel Wright (baseball)

Daniel Paul Wright (born April 3, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels.

For the former MLB pitcher, see Dan Wright (baseball).
Daniel Wright
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-04-03) April 3, 1991
Bartlett, Tennessee
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 24, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record1–6
Earned run average5.61
Strikeouts32
Teams

Career

Cincinnati Reds

Wright attended Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tennessee, and played college baseball at Arkansas State University, along with two summers for the Newport Gulls of the NECBL in 2011 and 2012. He was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[1]

Wright was promoted to the Reds and made his major league debut on May 24, 2016, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers.[2]

Los Angeles Angels

Wright was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels on September 4, 2016. He was designated for assignment by the Angels on September 4, 2017.[3]

Second Stint with Reds

Wright signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds for the 2018 season, though he did not get called up to the majors and became a free agent after the season.[4]

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References
  1. A-State's Wright Chosen by Cincinnati in 10th Round of MLB Draft
  2. Reds Daniel Wright Loses Big League Debut Tuesday
  3. Adams, Steve (September 4, 2017). "Angels Claim Dayan Diaz, Designate Daniel Wright". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  4. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2018.


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