Kip Wells
Born: 4/21/1977 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-08-02 | Final Game: 2012-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Robert Kip Wells
Biography
Kip Wells, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 until 2012. Known for his durable presence on the mound, Wells had a career record of 69-103 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. Over his 13-season career, he accumulated 963 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability as a strikeout pitcher while also contributing to his teams in late-inning situations when called upon.
Wells emerged during a period marked by offensive prowess and high-scoring games, which posed challenges for pitchers like himself. Despite facing tough competition, he carved out a niche as a reliable starter, known for his competitive spirit and ability to eat innings. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Texas Rangers, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the resilience and determination required to succeed in a demanding sport, making him a noteworthy figure in the landscape of early 21st-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 103 | 296 | 219 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1338.3 | 1390 | 700 | 151 | 635 | 963 | 4.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 4.04 | - |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 6 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.7 | 126 | 66 | 58 | 71 | 6.02 | - |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 10 | 11 | 40 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.3 | 145 | 71 | 61 | 99 | 4.79 | - |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 12 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 198.3 | 197 | 79 | 71 | 134 | 3.58 | 572.6 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 10 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 197.3 | 171 | 72 | 76 | 147 | 3.28 | 77.8 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 5 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138.3 | 145 | 70 | 66 | 116 | 4.55 | 766.1 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 8 | 18 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 182.0 | 186 | 103 | 99 | 132 | 5.09 | -3545.3 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 46 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 6.69 | -575.7 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5.62 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 7 | 17 | 34 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 162.7 | 186 | 103 | 78 | 122 | 5.70 | - |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 29 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 5.27 | -563.8 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8.71 | - |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 37 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 4.66 | -990.8 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26.3 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 6.49 | 31.4 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 41 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 4.58 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 331 | 30 | 63 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 143 | 0.190 | 0.205 | 0.263 | 0.468 | -1388.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 40 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 34 | 63 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.190 | -429.6 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 34 | 68 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.191 | -440.5 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 25 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.186 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 34 | 57 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0.158 | -464.8 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 35 | 53 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.321 | -53.2 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 296 | 219 | 67 | 180 | 29 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | P | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHA | P | 20 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | P | 40 | 20 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 33 | 33 | 12 | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | PIT | P | 31 | 31 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | PIT | P | 24 | 24 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | PIT | P | 33 | 33 | 6 | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | PIT | P | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TEX | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SLN | P | 34 | 26 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | COL | P | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CIN | P | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | P | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 296 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | COL | NL | $3,100,000 |
| 2007 | SLN | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | $4,150,000 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $3,175,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $2,575,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $370,000 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $272,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $17,642,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1996, 1997, 1998 |