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Wright threw a four-hitter in his major league debut. In 1968 he pitched 25 consecutive innings without allowing a walk, and combined with Ricky Clark to no-hit the Orioles on August 20. But after a disappointing 1-8 season in 1969, the Angels gave up on Wright, waiving him. He went unclaimed. Teammate Jim Fregosi convinced the drawling, boyish-faced pitcher to accompany him to winter ball, where Wright experimented with a screwball/change and regained his confidence. He returned to the Angels in 1970 and had won 11 of his first 16 decisions when, on July 3, he pitched a no-hitter against Oakland at Anaheim Stadium. He was the loser in the All-Star Game, which was played 11 days later, but went on to a 22-12 record and was named AL Comeback Player of the Year. His ERAs were under 3.00 from 1970 through 1972, when he went 18-11. He was dubbed Skeeter by Freddie Frederico because, the trainer said, "You can't call a major leaguer Clyde." (JCA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 3, 1970: In pregame ceremonies, California's Clyde Wright is inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame for his pitching while at Carson-Newman College. He then hurls a no-hitter against Oakland, winning 4–0. Reggie Jackson's 400-foot shot to dead center in the 7th is caught. » September 16, 1970: Clyde Wright joins Dean Chance (1964) as the Angels 2nd twenty-game winner as he beats the Twins, 5–1. Bert Blyleven, 19-year old rookie, ties an American League record by striking out the first six batters. He strikes out 10 in six 2/3 innings. » October 22, 1973: The Angels and Brewers engineer a 10-player swap featuring P Clyde Wright and OF Ken Berry going to Milwaukee, and P Skip Lockwood, C Ellie Rodriguez, and OF Ollie Brown heading to California. » September 22, 1974: Detroit beats the Brewers, 6–5, pinning the 20th defeat of the year on Clyde Wright.