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Jamey Wright is only one who played for MLB’s final four, fittingly

The 2024 postseason has delivered a historic first: only one player has ever represented all four teams now battling for a World Series berth. Jamey Wright, a 19-season veteran who pitched for 10 different MLB franchises, holds that distinction, having suited up for the Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers.

Wright’s career spanned both starting and relief roles, with a notable stretch as a non-roster invitee, making eight consecutive teams in that capacity—including a 2012 return to the Dodgers. His second tenure with the Dodgers in 2014 marked a shift from minor-league deals to a guaranteed contract, though his final MLB appearance came in 2016 at age 41, when he retired after spring training under Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Roberts, who has since led the team to five pennants and three World Series titles, later revealed Wright had offered to fly him and his family to Dodger Stadium for one last game, a gesture Wright declined. Beyond his playing career, Wright’s resilience extended to personal quirks, like his iconic gray Oklahoma Sooners workout shirt, which he wore daily until it wore out from countless washes—symbolizing his enduring dedication to the game.

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