Jaret Samuel Wright was born on December 29,1975 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
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10 Facts About Jaret Wright
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Jaret Wright played all or parts of 11 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.
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Jaret Wright graduated from Katella High School in Anaheim, where he played quarterback and linebacker for the football team.
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Jaret Wright was named league MVP and High School Player of the Year by the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times.
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Jaret Wright was drafted out of high school by the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round of the 1994 Major League Baseball draft.
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Jaret Wright made his major league debut in 1997 with the Indians.
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Jaret Wright finished fifth in the American League Rookie of the Year Award voting.
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Jaret Wright became a free agent, and signed with the San Diego Padres in early 2003.
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Jaret Wright started 2004 in the minors to build up arm strength, but was called up by the Braves when it was discovered pitcher Paul Byrd needed more time to rehab his arm.
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On January 23,2008, Jaret Wright signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, which included an invitation to spring training.
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