Casper Wells
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2013)
Casper Wells was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2013 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 4 seasons. In 277 career games, he hit .230 with 158 hits, 25 home runs, and 81 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-05-15
- Last Game
- 2013-09-28
Full name: Casper Charles Wells
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 688 | 92 | 158 | 31 | 4 | 25 | 81 | 6 | 57 | 201 | .230 | .299 | .395 | .694 | -25 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career SLG .395 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .694 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | AL | 36 | 93 | 14 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 19 | .323 | .257 (+25%) | .325 (+12%) | .402 (+33%) | .728 (+24%) | 353.7 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 64 | 113 | 16 | 29 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 29 | .257 | .255 (+1%) | .320 (+1%) | .399 (+13%) | .719 (+8%) | 142.1 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 31 | 102 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 42 | .216 | .255 (-15%) | .320 (-3%) | .399 (+8%) | .719 (+3%) | 142.1 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 93 | 285 | 42 | 65 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 36 | 3 | 26 | 80 | .228 | .254 (-10%) | .318 (-5%) | .405 (-2%) | .724 (-4%) | -161.4 |
| 2013 | OAK | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 38 | 66 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 22 | .167 | .253 (-34%) | .317 (-29%) | .396 (-54%) | .714 (-43%) | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 12 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .042 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 277 | 688 | 92 | 158 | 31 | 4 | 25 | 81 | 6 | 57 | 201 | .230 | — | — | — | — | 476 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 67.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 27.00 | — | 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 (279 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 144 | 346 | 47 | 72 | 12 | 35 | .208 |
| Away | 133 | 342 | 45 | 86 | 13 | 46 | .251 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1.2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 27.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-28 | PHI | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-25 | PHI | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-24 | PHI | AZ | L | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013-08-22 | PHI | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-08-21 | PHI | COL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-19 | PHI | COL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-18 | PHI | LAD | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-08-17 | PHI | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-14 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-13 | PHI | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-24 | PHI | AZ | L | 0.2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-28 | CHW | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 237 | 164 | 360 | 21 | 3 | 8 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | OF | 36 | 21 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | DET | OF | 59 | 27 | 73 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | SEA | OF | 24 | 24 | 55 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | SEA | OF | 87 | 74 | 151 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | OAK | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHA | OF | 24 | 12 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | PHI | OF | 5 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 97 |
| Center Field | 29 |
| Right Field | 123 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $505,400 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $488,200 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | $418,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,411,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | Towson | MD | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Casper Wells: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 15, 2010 and the final game on September 28, 2013, Casper Wells built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (2010 through 2011), the Seattle Mariners (2011 through 2012), the Oakland Athletics (2013), the Chicago White Sox (2013), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2013). The bio lists Wells as an outfielder who batted and threw right-handed. Wells is listed at 6'2" and 220 pounds. Wells was born on November 23, 1984, in Grand Rapids, MI, USA. The bio lists the given name Casper Charles.
Across 277 games at the plate, Wells's career line reads 158 hits in 688 at bats for a .230 average, adding 25 homers and 81 RBI. Wells's career OPS of .694 combines a .299 on-base mark with .395 slugging. Over the seasons Wells played, league hitters batted .255; the .230 career figure is 10.0% below that. No season beat the 10 home runs Wells hit in 2012. No season topped the 65 hits of 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Casper Wells
- What years did Casper Wells play?
- Casper Wells played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2013.
- Was Casper Wells a pitcher?
- No. Casper Wells was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Casper Wells hit?
- Casper Wells hit 25 career home runs with 158 hits.
- What was Casper Wells's career batting average?
- Casper Wells batted .230 over his career, with 158 hits in 688 at bats.
- How many RBI did Casper Wells have?
- Casper Wells drove in 81 runs in his career.
- What was Casper Wells's career ERA?
- Casper Wells finished with a 27.00 career ERA, going 0-1 with 1 strikeouts.