Willie Wells Jr.
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Willie Wells Jr. was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox and the Chicago American Giants. In 72 career games, he hit .186 with 36 hits and 18 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 1/4/1994 in Austin, TX, USA
Full name: Willie Brooks Wells Jr.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 194 | 25 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 0 | .186 | .250 | .242 | .492 | -344 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 29.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | MRS | NAL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 6 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | MRS | NAL | 15 | 39 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | MRS | NAL | 12 | 38 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | MRS | NAL | 19 | 63 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .175 | .262 (-33%) | .336 (-27%) | .376 (-41%) | .712 (-34%) | -343.8 |
| 1948 | MRS | NAL | 12 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 72 | 194 | 25 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 0 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -344 | ||
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 (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
| Away | 65 | 154 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 15 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-08-24 | MEM | NY6 | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-21 | MEM | BLG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-05 | MEM | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-04 | MEM | KCM | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-31 | MEM | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-07-31 | MEM | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-09 | MEM | BIR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-03 | MEM | BIR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-23 | MEM | KCM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-21 | MEM | KCM | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 59 | 54 | 95 | 117 | 23 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | MRS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | MRS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | MRS | SS | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1944 | CAG | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | CAG | SS | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945 | MRS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | MRS | 3B | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | MRS | SS | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| 1946 | MRS | SS | 11 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 3 | 5 |
| 1947 | MRS | SS | 19 | 19 | 38 | 43 | 8 | 6 |
| 1948 | MRS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | MRS | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | MRS | SS | 10 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Wells Jr.
- Was Willie Wells Jr. a pitcher?
- No. Willie Wells Jr. was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Willie Wells Jr. hit?
- Willie Wells Jr. hit 0 career home runs with 36 hits.
- What was Willie Wells Jr.'s career batting average?
- Willie Wells Jr. batted .186 over his career, with 36 hits in 194 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willie Wells Jr. have?
- Willie Wells Jr. drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Willie Wells Jr. in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willie Wells Jr. has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Willie Wells Jr. play for?
- Willie Wells Jr. played for the Memphis Red Sox and the Chicago American Giants.