#35 Clyde Wright, LHP (1966-1973)

Wright was drafted by the Angels in the 6^th round of the ’65 amateur draft. He made the major league club in 1966. His best season was in 1970 – when the lefty made the All-Star team, pitched a no-hitter (07/03/70), finished 6^th in the Cy Young voting, and won the AL Comeback Player of the Year Award. That year he set an Angels’ record with 22 wins (T1st), in 39 starts (T3rd), recording a 2.83 ERA. In 1971, Wright pitched 276.7 innings (T9th) in 37 starts (T9th) to win 16 games with a 2.99 ERA. In 1972, he won 18 games and posted a 2.98 ERA (his third straight ERA under 3.00). Clyde was a strong defensive pitcher, leading the AL with 67 assists (P) in ’71 and 63 assists (P) in ’73.

After 8 seasons in Anaheim, Clyde was traded to the Brewers in a multiplayer deal. He ranks among Angels’ career Top Ten with:

- a 3.28 ERA (9^th)

- 87 wins (7^th)

- 1,403.3 innings (7^th)

- 189 starts (T7th)

- 51 CG (5^th)