Jaret Wright

Wright with the New York Yankees

Pitcher

Born: December 29, 1975 (age 41)
Anaheim, California

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

MLB debut

June 24, 1997, for the Cleveland Indians

Last MLB appearance

April 29, 2007, for the Baltimore Orioles

MLB statistics

68–60

5.09

694

Teams

Jaret Samuel Wright (born December 29, 1975) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eleven seasons in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles, primarily as a starting pitcher.

Jaret was born on December 29, 1975, in Anaheim, California, and is the son of Clyde Wright, who himself pitched for nine seasons in the major leagues and three seasons in the Japanese equivalent. Wright graduated from Katella High School in Anaheim, where he also played quarterback and linebacker for the football team. He was named league MVP and High School Player of the Year by the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times.

Jaret was drafted out of high school by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (10th pick overall) of the 1994 Major League Baseball draft. Following the draft, Wright began his professional career with the Burlington Indians, the team's rookie league affiliate in the Appalachian League. The 18-year-old started in four games and had a 5.40 ERA.