Greg Wells
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1982)
Greg Wells was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. In 47 career games, he hit .228 with 29 hits and 8 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 218 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-08-10
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Gregory DeWayne Wells
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 127 | 12 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 20 | .228 | .259 | .307 | .566 | -414 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 19.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 32 | 73 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .247 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-8%) | .368 (-15%) | .688 (-11%) | -128.5 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 15 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .204 | .261 (-22%) | .324 (-35%) | .388 (-24%) | .712 (-29%) | -285.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 47 | 127 | 12 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 20 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -414 | ||
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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 50 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 5 | .240 |
| Away | 27 | 77 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 3 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-10-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-29 | MIN | TOR | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | MIN | CHW | L | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-17 | MIN | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-15 | MIN | TEX | W | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-14 | MIN | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-13 | MIN | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-12 | MIN | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-11 | MIN | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 32 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Greg Wells: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 10, 1981 and the final game on October 3, 1982, Greg Wells built the record summarized on this page. By club, Wells's seasons break down as the Toronto Blue Jays (1981) and the Minnesota Twins (1982). Wells is listed as a first baseman at 6'5" and 218 pounds. Wells both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Wells was born on April 25, 1954, in McIntosh, AL, USA. Wells's full given name, per the bio, is Gregory DeWayne Wells.
Wells collected 29 hits in 127 at bats across 47 games, good for a .228 batting average; the totals also include 8 RBI. Reaching base at a .259 clip and slugging .307, Wells finished with a .566 OPS. Measured against the leagues Wells played in, the .228 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 11.8% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 18, in 1981. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1981, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Wells
- What years did Greg Wells play?
- Greg Wells played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982.
- Was Greg Wells a pitcher?
- No. Greg Wells was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Greg Wells hit?
- Greg Wells hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What teams did Greg Wells play for?
- Greg Wells played for 2 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (1981) and the Minnesota Twins (1982).
- What were Greg Wells's career stats?
- In 47 games, Greg Wells had 29 hits, 8 RBI, and 12 runs, with a .228 batting average.
- What position did Greg Wells play?
- Greg Wells played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Greg Wells and how much did he weigh?
- Greg Wells was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 218 pounds.
- What was Greg Wells's career batting average?
- Greg Wells batted .228 over his career, with 29 hits in 127 at bats.
- How many RBI did Greg Wells have?
- Greg Wells drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Greg Wells in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Wells has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.