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Alex Wells
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997 (age 27)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Alexander James Wells (born 27 February 1997) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

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]

His twin, Lachlan Wells, pitches in the Minnesota Twins organization.[5]

References

  1. ^ Australian lefty Alexander Wells is off to good start with Aberdeen
  2. ^ Orioles' Australian left-hander Alexander Wells proving advanced in debut at Aberdeen
  3. ^ "Alex Wells Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  4. ^ http://m.mlb.com/news/article/215471548/australias-wbc-17-squad-has-veteran-pitchers/
  5. ^ Australian twins bring competitive spirit to pro ball