Vernon Wells

Born: 12/8/1978 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-08-30 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Vernon M. Wells

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Biography

Vernon Wells, born in 1978, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1999 until his retirement in 2013. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,731 games, amassing 1,794 hits and demonstrating a powerful presence at the plate with 270 home runs and 958 RBIs. His solid batting average of .27 reflected his ability to consistently contribute to his teams offensively. Additionally, Wells showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 109 stolen bases, a testament to his well-rounded skill set. Wells earned three All-Star selections during his career, highlighting his status as one of the standout players of his era. He played primarily during a time of offensive explosion in baseball, characterized by increased power numbers and a focus on home runs. Known for his strong arm in the outfield and his reliable hitting, Wells left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, most notably the Toronto Blue Jays, where he became a fan favorite. His combination of power and speed made him a significant player during the early 2000s, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1731	6642	930	1794	379	34	270	958	109	472	956	0.270	0.319	0.459	0.778	4074.5

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .459 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.778 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — near 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
1999	TOR	AL	24	88	8	23	5	0	1	8	1	4	18	0.261	.271 (-4%)	.344 (-15%)	.433 (-19%)	.778 (-17%)	-271.6
2000	TOR	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	TOR	AL	30	96	14	30	8	0	1	6	5	5	15	0.312	.263 (+18%)	.332 (+5%)	.426 (avg)	.758 (+2%)	32.9
2002	TOR	AL	159	608	87	167	34	4	23	100	9	27	85	0.275	.261 (+5%)	.331 (-8%)	.416 (+10%)	.747 (+2%)	-35.3
2003	TOR	AL	161	678	118	215	49	5	33	117	4	42	80	0.317	.264 (+20%)	.332 (+8%)	.422 (+30%)	.754 (+21%)	2730.5
2004	TOR	AL	134	536	82	146	34	2	23	67	9	51	83	0.272	.266 (+2%)	.335 (+1%)	.427 (+10%)	.762 (+6%)	640.3
2005	TOR	AL	156	620	78	167	30	3	28	97	8	47	86	0.269	.264 (+2%)	.330 (-3%)	.418 (+10%)	.749 (+5%)	421.1
2006	TOR	AL	154	611	91	185	40	5	32	106	17	54	90	0.303	.269 (+12%)	.336 (+6%)	.431 (+25%)	.768 (+17%)	2064.5
2007	TOR	AL	149	584	85	143	36	4	16	80	10	49	89	0.245	.268 (-9%)	.335 (-10%)	.422 (-5%)	.758 (-7%)	-991.0
2008	TOR	AL	108	427	63	128	22	1	20	78	4	29	46	0.300	.263 (+14%)	.333 (+3%)	.416 (+19%)	.749 (+12%)	898.4
2009	TOR	AL	158	630	84	164	37	3	15	66	17	48	86	0.260	.262 (-1%)	.332 (-6%)	.417 (-4%)	.750 (-5%)	-813.9
2010	TOR	AL	157	590	79	161	44	3	31	88	6	50	84	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.325 (+2%)	.402 (+28%)	.728 (+16%)	1778.6
2011	LAA	AL	131	505	60	110	15	4	25	66	9	20	86	0.218	.255 (-15%)	.320 (-23%)	.399 (+3%)	.719 (-8%)	-1060.2
2012	LAA	AL	77	243	36	56	9	0	11	29	3	16	35	0.230	.254 (-9%)	.318 (-13%)	.405 (-1%)	.724 (-6%)	-306.7
2013	NYY	AL	130	424	45	99	16	0	11	50	7	30	73	0.233	.253 (-8%)	.317 (-11%)	.396 (-12%)	.714 (-12%)	-1013.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	6	0	0	0
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	1659	1608	3726	73	25	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	TOR	OF	24	23	50	4	0	1
2000	TOR	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0
2001	TOR	OF	30	23	61	2	2	0
2002	TOR	OF	159	152	381	10	3	1
2003	TOR	OF	161	161	383	3	4	0
2004	TOR	OF	131	130	327	5	1	0
2005	TOR	OF	155	153	351	12	0	4
2006	TOR	OF	150	147	332	4	4	3
2007	TOR	OF	148	143	321	5	3	0
2008	TOR	OF	100	99	217	5	3	1
2009	TOR	OF	155	153	352	6	1	1
2010	TOR	OF	151	151	354	5	0	2
2011	LAA	OF	122	121	281	4	3	0
2012	LAA	OF	74	65	137	0	1	0
2013	NYA	1B	1	1	6	0	0	0
2013	NYA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	NYA	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2013	NYA	OF	96	87	177	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Second Base	1
Third Base	1
Left Field	253
Center Field	1369
Right Field	51
Designated Hitter	53

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2010	Branch Rickey Award
2006	Gold Glove	OF
2006	Player of the Week	Week of 2006-07-22
2006	TSN All-Star	OF
2005	Gold Glove	OF
2004	Gold Glove	OF
2003	Player of the Week	Week of 2003-06-21
2003	Silver Slugger	OF
2003	TSN All-Star	OF

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2013	NYA	AL	$24,642,857
2012	LAA	AL	$24,187,500
2011	LAA	AL	$26,187,500
2010	TOR	AL	$15,687,500
2009	TOR	AL	$4,687,500
2008	TOR	AL	$3,687,500
2007	TOR	AL	$8,787,500
2006	TOR	AL	$4,470,000
2005	TOR	AL	$3,070,000
2004	TOR	AL	$870,000
2003	TOR	AL	$520,000
2002	TOR	AL	$221,000
1999	TOR	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$117,218,857