Alexander Wells (baseball)
| Alex Wells | |
|---|---|
| File:Alex Wells (48722353211) (cropped).jpg Wells with the Bowie Baysox in 2019 | |
| Baltimore Orioles | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: 27 February 1997 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
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Alexander James Wells (born 27 February 1997) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Professional career
Wells signed with the Baltimore Orioles as an international free agent in July 2015.[1] He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Aberdeen IronBirds,[2] and spent the whole season there, posting a 4–5 record, 2.15 ERA, and a 0.91 WHIP. He spent 2017 with the Delmarva Shorebirds, pitching to an 11–5 record with a 2.38 ERA in 25 games started.[3]
Wells was on Australia's roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[4]
He spent the 2018 season with the Frederick Keys, going 7–8 with a 3.47 ERA in 135 innings. He opened the 2019 season with the Bowie Baysox. He played in the Arizona Fall League for the Surprise Saguaros following the 2019 season.[5]
On November 20, 2020, Wells was added to the 40-man roster.[6]
Personal life
His twin, Lachlan Wells, pitches in the Minnesota Twins organization.[7]
References
- ^ "Australian lefty Alexander Wells is off to good start with Aberdeen – Steve Melewski".
- ^ Meoli, Jon. "Orioles' Australian left-hander Alexander Wells proving advanced in debut at Aberdeen". baltimoresun.com.
- ^ "Alex Wells Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ "Australia boasts strong arms on WBC '17 roster". MLB.com.
- ^ Norris, Josh. "2019 Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced". www.baseballamerica.com.
- ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/orioles-designate-renato-nunez-for-assignment.html
- ^ "Australian twins bring competitive spirit to pro ball". MLB.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- 1997 births
- Living people
- Aberdeen IronBirds players
- All-Star Futures Game players
- Australian expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Baseball pitchers
- Bowie Baysox players
- Delmarva Shorebirds players
- Frederick Keys players
- Sportspeople from Newcastle, New South Wales
- Surprise Saguaros players
- Twin people from Australia
- Twin sportspeople
- 2017 World Baseball Classic players
- Australian baseball biography stubs