Picked 10th overall by the Cleveland Indians in the 1994 draft. Has pitched for Cleveland (1997-2002), San Diego (2003), Atlanta (2003-2004), New York Yahnkees, (2005-2006), and Baltimore (2007).
Made major league debut on 24 June 1997.
His father, Clyde, was a pitcher with the California Angels (1966-1973), Milwaukee Brewers (1974), and Texas Rangers (1975), and played in the 1970 All-Star Game.
(January 23) Agrees to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wright will make $800,000 if he makes the team, and could earn $1.75 million more in performance bonuses. (2008)