Randy Wells

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Randy Wells
Wells with the Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
Born: (1982-08-28) August 28, 1982 (age 41)
Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 5, 2008, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
June 26, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record28–32
Earned run average4.08
Strikeouts345
Teams

Randy David Wells (born August 28, 1982) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs.

Professional career

Wells was drafted by the

Astros.[9] Wells finished 6th in the National League Rookie of the Year voting.[10]

Randy wrestled with forearm soreness early in 2011, but says his year turned around when teammate Ryan Dempster admonished him in July, "You're a good pitcher. [Stop] feeling sorry for yourself because your arm's been bothering you, and go out there and pitch like you know you can pitch." So he did: The result was five straight wins, including a two-hit shutout.[11]

Wells was designated for assignment by the Cubs on June 27, 2012. At the time, he was 1–2 with a 5.34 ERA in 12 games (four starts).[12] On October 6, 2012, Wells elected free agency.[13]

On December 6, 2012, Wells signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization.[14] On April 30, he announced his retirement.[15]

References

  1. ^ Bastian, Jordan (December 6, 2007). "Jays take righty Wells in Rule 5 Draft". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Eighth-inning outburst lifts Jays to 7th straight win over Red Sox". ESPN. Associated Press. April 5, 2008. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "Transactions". Toronto Blue Jays. MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Chicago Cubs. MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2008. Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  5. ^ "Gregg beats out Marmol as closer". Sports Illustrated. CNN. March 29, 2009. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved April 2, 2009.
  6. Sporting News. Archived from the original
    on July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 2, 2009.
  7. ^ Wittenmyer, Gordon (May 9, 2009). "Aramis Ramirez dislocates shoulder in Cubs' loss". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on May 15, 2009. Retrieved May 15, 2009.
  8. ^ Muskat, Carrie (June 21, 2009). "Wells gets first win, Cubs beat Indians 6-2". Chicago Cubs. MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 25, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "Wells tosses 8 shutout innings to batter Astros; OF Johnson breaks foot". ESPN. Associated Press. July 29, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  10. ^ "2009 Awards Voting". Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  11. ^ "2012 Topps #278 Randy Wells". Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Cubs designate P Wells, recall reliever Dolis". ESPN. June 27, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  13. ^ Campbell, Jordan (October 7, 2012). "Randy Wells and Blake DeWitt Elect For Free Agency". Cubbies Crib. FanSided. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  14. ^ Rogers, Phil (December 6, 2012). "Ex-Cubs pitcher Wells signs with Rangers". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  15. ^ "RHP Randy Wells Announced Retirement". OurSports Central. April 30, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2021.

External links

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