Willie Wells Jr.

Born: 10/23/1922 in Austin, TX, USA

Died: 1/4/1994 in Austin, TX, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Willie Brooks Wells Jr.

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Biography

Willie Wells Jr. is an active professional baseball player born in 1922, known for his contributions as a position player. With a career spanning several decades, he has made an impact in the game in an era marked by rapid changes in player dynamics and competition. Over the course of 72 games, Wells collects 36 hits, driving in 18 runs while maintaining a batting average of 0.186. Though he has yet to hit a home run, he showcases his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases, emphasizing his ability to contribute in various facets of the game. Wells' playing style reflects a dedication to team play and adaptability, qualities that are essential in today's game. As an active player, he continues to engage with fans and inspire younger generations through his perseverance and commitment to the sport. His career, though not defined by overwhelming statistics, speaks to the enduring spirit of baseball and the importance of every player’s role within a larger narrative of the sport's evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	194	25	36	9	1	0	18	2	14	0	0.186	0.250	0.242	0.492	-356.5

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.492 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	MRS	NAL	8	7	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	CAG	NAL	6	13	2	2	0	0	1	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	MRS	NAL	15	39	3	6	3	1	5	0	1	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	MRS	NAL	12	38	5	11	2	0	1	0	2	0.289	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	MRS	NAL	19	63	12	11	3	0	8	2	6	0.175	.262 (-33%)	.336 (-27%)	.376 (-41%)	.712 (-34%)	-356.5
1948	MRS	NAL	12	34	2	5	1	0	2	0	2	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	4	4	1	0
3B	7	6	8	9	2	0
SS	59	54	95	117	23	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	MRS	2B	1	0	2	0	1	0
1944	MRS	3B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1944	MRS	SS	4	2	3	3	1	2
1944	CAG	3B	2	2	1	2	1	0
1944	CAG	SS	4	3	4	6	2	1
1945	MRS	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1945	MRS	3B	3	3	5	7	0	0
1945	MRS	SS	11	10	14	17	6	2
1946	MRS	SS	11	11	20	25	3	5
1947	MRS	SS	19	19	38	43	8	6
1948	MRS	2B	1	0	2	2	0	0
1948	MRS	3B	1	1	0	0	1	0
1948	MRS	SS	10	9	16	23	3	2