Russ Wrightstone

Russ Wrightstone
Russ Wrightstone
	Utility player
	Born: March 18, 1893; Bowmansdale, Pennsylvania
	Died: February 25, 1969 (aged 75); Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Batted: Left	Threw: Right
MLB debut
	April 19, 1920, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
	September 29, 1928, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average	.297
Home runs	60
Runs batted in	425
Teams
	Philadelphia Phillies (1920–1928); New York Giants (1928);

Russell Guy Wrightstone (March 18, 1893 in Bowmansdale, Pennsylvania – February 25, 1969 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) was a professional baseball player. He played nine seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1920–28, for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Giants. He played six different positions, most often as a third baseman or first baseman. He hit .300 or better 5 times. In 1925 with the Phillies, he hit .346 and hit 14 home runs, both career highs. He drove in 75 runs and scored 62 runs in 1927, also career highs. He finished his career with the NY Giants in 1928.

Career Statistics

In 929 games played in nine seasons, Wrightstone compiled a .297 batting average (889-2992) with 427 runs, 152 doubles, 34 triples, 60 home runs, 425 RBI, 215 walks, .349 on-base percentage and .431 slugging percentage. His career fielding percentage was .966.

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External links

Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

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