Lachlan Robert Wells (born 27 February 1997) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
| Lachlan Wells | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: 27 February 1997 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Career
editMinnesota Twins
editWells pitched for the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League from 2013 to 2015. The Minnesota Twins signed Wells to a minor league contract in 2014.[1][2]
Wells made his professional debut in 2015 with the GCL Twins and spent the whole season there, going 5–2 with a 2.09 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in ten games (nine starts). In 2016, Wells pitched for the Cedar Rapids Kernels,[3][4] compiling a 6–4 record and 1.77 ERA in 12 starts, and in 2017, he played for the Fort Myers Miracle where he pitched to a 4–10 record and 3.98 ERA in 16 games (14 starts).[5] Wells missed the entire 2018 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.[6]
In 2019, Wells appeared in only 10 games split between the GCL Twins and Fort Myers, accumulating a 2-6 record and 4.22 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 49.0 innings pitched.[7] Wells did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] Wells made 3 appearances with the Blue Sox between December 18, 2020 and February 4, 2021 with a 1.08 ERA. Wells also did not appear in a game for the organization in 2021 and was released by the Twins on February 22, 2022.[9]
He took the 2022-23 season off, before signing with the ABL's Adelaide Giants in November. In 9 starts, he went 6-0 with a 0.94 ERA, leading the Giants to the ABL finals against the Perth Heat.[10] For his efforts, Wells won the Helms Award as the league's MVP.[11]
Philadelphia Phillies
editOn January 7, 2024, Wells signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[12] Wells will join the Phillies and 11 of his Adelaide teammates for Spring Training in late February.[13] Wells would begin the 2024 season with the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils. On November 6, he elected free agency.<[14]
Personal
editWells pitched for the Australian national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[15] His twin brother, Alexander Wells, pitched for the Baltimore Orioles.[16][17]
References
edit- ^ RIGNEY, SAM (10 August 2014). "Lachlan Wells to sign with Major League Baseball team Minnesota Twins". Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ RIGNEY, SAM (11 August 2014). "Lachlan Wells signs with Minnesota Twins: video". Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Twins prospect Lachlan Wells tosses six scoreless innings". MiLB.com. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Unassuming looking teenager Lachlan Wells shines in pitching debut for C.R. Kernels - The Gazette". Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Lachlan Wells Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Minor setback, major goals for Wells twins amid unexpected Aussie stay". 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Lachlan Wells Minor Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com. 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Minor League Transactions: Jan. 28-Feb. 18, 2022". 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Lachlan Wells". Adelaide Giants Baseball.
- ^ Philadelphia Phillies 2024 Media Guide
- ^ Callinan, Josh (8 January 2024). "Second pitch for Lachlan Wells following deal with Philadelphia Phillies". Newcastle Herald. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "In love with baseball again, Australia's Lachlan Wells signs with Philadelphia Phillies".
- ^ Eddy, Matt (6 November 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Eleven Minnesota Twins on World Baseball Classic rosters". Star Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Australian Wells twin are both in pro baseball". MLB.com. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Alexander Wells Rewards Orioles' Patience". July 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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