Alex Wells
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2022)
Alex Wells was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 2-3 with a 6.60 ERA and 32 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-06-26
- Last Game
- 2022-04-26
Full name: Alexander James Wells
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.2 | 53 | 32 | 16 | 26 | 6.75 | 4.27 (-58%) | -2206.5 |
| 2022 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4.91 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.1 | 58 | 34 | 16 | 32 | 6.60 | — | -2,206 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BAL | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 22.0 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 4.91 |
| Away | 7 | 24.1 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 8.14 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-26 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022-04-16 | BAL | NYY | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021-09-30 | BAL | BOS | W | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021-09-24 | BAL | TEX | — | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-09-19 | BAL | BOS | — | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021-09-14 | BAL | NYY | L | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021-09-07 | BAL | KCR | — | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021-08-10 | BAL | DET | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-08-03 | BAL | NYY | L | 2.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-07-29 | BAL | DET | L | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Alex Wells: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 26, 2021 and the final game on April 26, 2022, Alex Wells built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles from 2021 to 2022. Wells is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 1 inch and 195 pounds. The bio says Wells both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is February 27, 1997, in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Wells's full given name, per the bio, is Alexander James Wells.
Across 13 games (8 starts), Wells recorded 2 wins against 3 losses with a 6.60 ERA. Also on Wells's record: 32 strikeouts. The league ERA over Wells's seasons was 4.12, so the 6.60 figure ran 60.4% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 6.75 in 2021, when the league's was 4.27.
The game-log section draws on 26 games of Retrosheet box scores for Wells.
Every defensive appearance on record for Wells, 13 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 1 putouts and 5 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Wells
- What years did Alex Wells play?
- Alex Wells played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022.
- Was Alex Wells a pitcher?
- Yes. Alex Wells pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 32 strikeouts.
- What teams did Alex Wells play for?
- Alex Wells played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2021–2022).
- What were Alex Wells's career stats?
- In 13 games, Alex Wells went 2-3 with a 6.60 ERA, 32 strikeouts, and 46.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Alex Wells play?
- Alex Wells played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Wells and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Wells was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Alex Wells's career ERA?
- Alex Wells finished with a 6.60 career ERA, going 2-3 with 32 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Alex Wells have?
- Alex Wells recorded 32 career strikeouts.
- Is Alex Wells in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Wells has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.