Samuel Wright Jr. (November 25, 1848 – May 6, 1928) was an American professional

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player. He played in

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for a total of four seasons for the New Haven Elm Citys (1875), Boston Red Caps (1876, 1881), and Cincinnati Stars (1880). In 45 games played, all as a

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, he batted .168, had 29 hits, four doubles, five RBIs, scored 10 runs, and one base on balls in 173

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s. Two of his brothers also played in the majors: Baseball Hall of Famers Harry Wright and George Wright. Wright was born in New York City to Samuel Wright Sr., a famous

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er, and Sam's second wife, Ann Tone. He died at the age of 79 in

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. He is interred at St. Patrick Cemetery in Stoneham, Massachusetts.

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