Wesley Wright
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Dequam LaWesley Wright
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 160 lb.
- High School Goshen (AL) High School
- Debut March 31, 2008
- Born January 28, 1985 in Montgomery, AL, USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Wesley Wright drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 7th round of the 2003 amateur draft. He was selected by the Houston Astros from the Dodgers in the 2007 Rule V Draft. He made his debut on Opening Day 2008 pitching a third of an inning in relief against the San Diego Padres.
On August 23rd, Wright got to play right field for a third of an inning in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. After Wright began the 8th inning by retiring Carlos Gonzalez, manager Brad Mills brought in righthander David Carpenter to face Troy Tulowitzki and sent Wright to RF, a position he had not played since high school, taking over for Brian Bogusevic. After Tulowitzki made an out, Wright returned to the mound, while J.B. Shuck took over in right field and Carpenter left the game. Wright struck out Todd Helton to end the inning.
