Jake Wells
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1890)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 167 lb
- Died
- 3/16/1927 in Hendersonville, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-08-10
- Last Game
- 1890-08-19
Full name: Jacob Wells
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 162 | 22 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 5 | .210 | .277 | .235 | .511 | -517 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .235 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.
Career OPS .511 vs. league average .657 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | DTN | NL | 16 | 57 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .158 | .238 (-34%) | .290 (-46%) | .319 (-45%) | .610 (-45%) | -357.3 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 30 | 105 | 17 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 | .238 | .260 (-9%) | .336 (-1%) | .351 (-24%) | .687 (-13%) | -159.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 46 | 162 | 22 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 5 | .210 | — | — | — | — | -517 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 44 | 0 | 260 | 68 | 24 | 5 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | DTN | C | 16 | 0 | 96 | 25 | 11 | 2 |
| 1890 | SL4 | C | 28 | 0 | 164 | 43 | 13 | 3 |
| 1890 | SL4 | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 44 |
| Left Field | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jake Wells
- What years did Jake Wells play?
- Jake Wells played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1890.
- Was Jake Wells a pitcher?
- No. Jake Wells was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jake Wells hit?
- Jake Wells hit 0 career home runs with 34 hits.