Alex Wells

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

Alex Wells
Wells with the Bowie Baysox in 2019
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1997-02-27) 27 February 1997
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Bats: Left Throws: Left

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]

Personal life

His twin, Lachlan Wells, pitches in the Minnesota Twins organization.[6]

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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. https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-arizona-fall-league-rosters-announced/
  6. Australian twins bring competitive spirit to pro ball
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