Randy Wells

Born: 8/28/1982 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-05 | Final Game: 2012-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Randy David Wells

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Biography

Randy Wells was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012. Born in 1982, he played most notably for the Chicago Cubs during an era characterized by a competitive landscape in the National League. Wells emerged as a reliable option in the Cubs' rotation, showcasing his skills as a right-handed pitcher known for his ability to mix pitches effectively and maintain composure on the mound. Throughout his career, Wells compiled a record of 28-32 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 4.08 over his time in the majors. He recorded a total of 345 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts defensively. While he did not record any saves, Wells was primarily utilized as a starter, where he displayed resilience and an unwavering work ethic. His contributions to the game were felt during a transitional period for the Cubs, as the franchise sought to establish itself as a contender in the National League Central. After his retirement in 2012, Wells's legacy remained as part of the rich tapestry of Cubs history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	32	98	86	2	1	0	529.0	550	240	57	183	345	4.08	0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2008	TOR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0
2008	CHC	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	4.3	0	0	2	1	0.00	—	-
2009	CHC	NL	12	10	27	27	0	0	165.3	165	56	46	104	3.05	4.32 (+29%)	-
2010	CHC	NL	8	14	32	32	0	0	194.3	209	92	63	144	4.26	4.08 (-4%)	-
2011	CHC	NL	7	6	23	23	2	1	135.3	141	75	47	82	4.99	3.94 (-27%)	-
2012	CHC	NL	1	2	12	4	0	0	28.7	35	17	24	14	5.34	4.01 (-33%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
98	146	8	25	5	0	0	6	0	5	37	0.171	0.199	0.205	0.404	-380.7

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OBP .199 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career SLG .205 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.404 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 45.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2008	TOR	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	CHC	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CHC	NL	27	47	5	9	3	2	2	7	0.191	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	CHC	NL	32	52	1	9	2	3	2	15	0.173	.257 (-33%)	.325 (-37%)	.402 (-47%)	.728 (-43%)	-380.7
2011	CHC	NL	23	43	2	6	0	1	1	13	0.140	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	CHC	NL	12	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0