Jake Wells, baseball player, 1888-1890

Jake Wells

Born: 8/9/1863 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 3/16/1927 in Hendersonville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-08-10 | Final Game: 1890-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Jacob Wells

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Biography

Jake Wells, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a brief career in the late 19th century, playing from 1888 until 1890. Primarily a position player, Wells participated in 46 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 34 hits and drove in 14 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .21. Although his power numbers were limited, with no home runs to his name, Wells showcased an ability to contribute offensively at a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Wells played during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play towards a more offensive approach, which would soon dominate the sport. His lone stolen base reflects the strategic elements of baserunning that were beginning to take shape in the game. While Jake Wells may not be a household name in baseball history, his participation in the early days of professional baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 162 22 34 4 0 0 14 1 10 5 0.210 0.277 0.235 0.511 -539.8

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.511 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1888 DTN NL 16 57 5 9 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.158 .238 (-34%) .290 (-46%) .319 (-45%) .610 (-45%) -369.6
1890 SL4 AA 30 105 17 25 3 0 0 12 1 10 0 0.238 .260 (-9%) .336 (-1%) .351 (-24%) .687 (-13%) -170.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 44 0 260 68 24 5
OF 3 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 DTN C 16 0 96 25 11 2
1890 SL4 C 28 0 164 43 13 3
1890 SL4 OF 3 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 44
Left Field 3