Alexander Wells (baseball)
Alexander Wells | |
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![]() Wells with the Bowie Baysox in 2019 | |
Baltimore Orioles – No. 52 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | 27 February 1997|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 26, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Win–loss record | 2–3 |
Earned run average | 6.75 |
Strikeouts | 26 |
Teams | |
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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 organization as an international free agent on August 29, 2015.[1] He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Low-A 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 Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, pitching to an 11–5 record with a 2.38 ERA in 25 games started.[3]
Wells spent the 2018 season with the High-A Frederick Keys, going 7–8 with a 3.47 ERA in 135 innings. He opened the 2019 season with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, and spent the season with the team, logging a 8-6 record and 2.95 ERA in 24 appearances. He played in the Arizona Fall League for the Surprise Saguaros following the 2019 season.[4]
Wells did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] On November 20, 2020, Wells was added to the Orioles' 40-man roster.[6] He was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin the 2021 season, where he posted a 5.63 ERA in 8 appearances.
On June 25, 2021, Wells was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] He made his MLB debut the following day, pitching in relief against the Houston Astros. Wells collected his first major league win against the Astros in Baltimore's 13–3 win on June 29. Wells was optioned back to Norfolk following the game.[8]
International career[]
Wells was on Australia's roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[9]
Personal life[]
His twin, Lachlan Wells, pitches in the Minnesota Twins organization.[10]
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.
- ^ Norris, Josh. "2019 Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced". www.baseballamerica.com.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled".
- ^ "Orioles Designate Renato Nunez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Orioles Designate Mickey Jannis For Assignment, Select Konner Wade". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Orioles' Alexander Wells: Returns to Triple-A".
- ^ "Australia boasts strong arms on WBC '17 roster". MLB.com.
- ^ "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)
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Aberdeen IronBirds players
- Australian expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Baltimore Orioles players
- Bowie Baysox players
- Delmarva Shorebirds players
- Frederick Keys players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Major League Baseball players from Australia
- Norfolk Tides players
- Sportspeople from Newcastle, New South Wales
- Surprise Saguaros players
- Twin people from Australia
- Twin sportspeople
- 2017 World Baseball Classic players