Greg Wells

Born: 4/25/1954 in McIntosh, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-10 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 218 lbs

Full name: Gregory DeWayne Wells

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Biography

Greg Wells was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. His career spanned from August 10, 1981, to October 3, 1982, during which he appeared in 47 games. Wells recorded a total of 29 hits, resulting in a batting average of .228. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 8 runs batted in. His playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power, as reflected in his statistics. Wells' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting that defined the era. Despite not being a standout in terms of home runs or stolen bases—finishing his career with 0 in both categories—Wells' presence on the field and contributions to his team showcased the diverse roles that position players could fulfill. His journey through the major leagues, while brief, highlights the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
47	127	12	29	6	2	0	8	0	6	20	0.228	0.259	0.307	0.566	-429.9

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1981	TOR	AL	32	73	7	18	5	0	0	5	0	5	12	0.247	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-8%)	.368 (-15%)	.688 (-11%)	-136.1
1982	MIN	AL	15	54	5	11	1	2	0	3	0	1	8	0.204	.261 (-22%)	.324 (-35%)	.388 (-24%)	.712 (-29%)	-293.8