Leo Wells
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1946)
Leo Wells was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1946 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 80 career games, he hit .190 with 36 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/23/2006 in St. Paul, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-16
- Last Game
- 1946-08-22
Full name: Leo Donald Wells
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 189 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 39 | .190 | .254 | .265 | .518 | -711 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career OBP .254 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career SLG .265 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career OPS .518 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHA | AL | 35 | 62 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .194 | .253 (-24%) | .323 (-25%) | .349 (-22%) | .672 (-23%) | -225.4 |
| 1946 | CHA | AL | 45 | 127 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 34 | .189 | .256 (-26%) | .328 (-21%) | .358 (-28%) | .687 (-25%) | -486.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 80 | 189 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 39 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -711 | ||
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 (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 70 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 8 | .229 |
| Away | 43 | 119 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 6 | .168 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-08-22 | CHW | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1946-08-21 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-08-21 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-20 | CHW | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-18 | CHW | CLE | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-08-18 | CHW | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-08 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-27 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-07-25 | CHW | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-07-24 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 44 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
Leo Wells: the record in brief
According to the bio, Leo Wells debuted on April 16, 1942 and played a final game on August 22, 1946. Wells's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. Born on July 18, 1917, in Kansas City, KS, USA, Wells is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Wells's listed size is 5'9" and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on June 23, 2006, in St. Paul, MN, USA. On the record, Leo Wells was born Leo Donald Wells.
In 80 games and 189 at bats, Wells batted .190 with 36 hits, plus 2 homers and 15 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .254 clip and slugging .265, Wells finished with a .518 OPS. Measured against the leagues Wells played in, the .190 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 25.3% below the league. In OPS terms, Wells's .518 stands 23.8% below the league's .680. The highest hit total in a season was 24, in 1946. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .189 in 1946, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Wells
- What years did Leo Wells play?
- Leo Wells played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1946.
- Was Leo Wells a pitcher?
- No. Leo Wells was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Leo Wells hit?
- Leo Wells hit 2 career home runs with 36 hits.
- What was Leo Wells's career batting average?
- Leo Wells batted .190 over his career, with 36 hits in 189 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leo Wells have?
- Leo Wells drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Leo Wells in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Wells has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.