Russ Wrightstone

Russell Guy Wrightstone (March 18, 1893 – February 25, 1969) was an American professional baseball player. He played nine seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1920 to 1928, for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Giants. He played six different positions, most often as a third baseman or first baseman. He hit .300 or better 5 times. In 1925 with the Phillies, he hit .346 and hit 14 home runs, both career highs. He drove in 75 runs and scored 62 runs in 1927, also career highs. He finished his career with the Giants in 1928. Casey Stengel considered Wrightstone the purest line drive hitter he had ever seen.

Career statistics

In 929 games played in nine seasons, Wrightstone compiled a .297 batting average (889-for-2992) with 427 runs, 152 doubles, 34 triples, 60 home runs, 425 RBI, 215 walks.349 on-base percentage and .431 slugging percentage. His overall career fielding percentage was .966.