James Leon Wright (born March 3, 1955) is a former

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. He played parts of two seasons in the major leagues for the Kansas City Royals, appearing in 17 games during the 1981 season and seven games during the 1982 season. He was the Colorado Rockies

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from 2009 to 2012. He also served as the team's pitching coach in 2002.

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1955 births Living people Auburn Phillies players Baseball players from Missouri Colorado Rockies (baseball) coaches Kansas City Royals players Major League Baseball pitchers Midland Cubs players Minor league baseball coaches Missouri Western State University alumni Navegantes del Magallanes players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Oklahoma City 89ers players Omaha Royals players Sportspeople from St. Joseph, Missouri Pulaski Phillies players Reading Phillies players Spartanburg Phillies players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1950s-stub