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Randy Wells # - P

  • Age: 30
  • DOB: 1982/08/28
  • POB: Belleville, IL
  • Height: 6-5 Weight: 230lbs
  • Bats/Throws: R/R
  • MLB Seasons: 5
  • Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 2002 (38th round).

Scouting Report

AssetsGenerally threw strikes. Was a real grinder when on the mound. Had the arsenal to strike batters out. Could pitch deep in games or be used as a reliever.
FlawsSurrendered a fair amount of long balls , which often hurt his overall output at the big-league level. Gave up too many hits in general.
Career potentialMediocre but versatile right-hander.

Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions

2013/04/30Announced his retirement.
2013/03/22Assigned by the Texas Rangers to their minor league camp.
2012/12/06Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
2012/06/29Outrighted to Iowa (AAA).
2012/06/27Designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs.
2012/05/19Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
2012/05/03Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
2012/04/22Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
2012/03/29Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
2012/01/17Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
2011/05/28Missed 43 games (right forearm injury).
2011/04/08Right forearm injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 5th, 2011).
2009/05/08Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
2009/03/29Optioned to Iowa (AAA).
2009/02/25Re-signed by the Chicago Cubs to a one-year contract.
2008/09/09Recalled from Iowa (AAA).
2008/04/17Returned to the Chicago Cubs as a Rule 5 selection from the Toronto Blue Jays.
2008/04/10Designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.
2007/12/06Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Chicago Cubs in the Rule 5 Major League Draft.

Trades

2012/12/06Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
2008/04/17Returned as a Rule 5 draft pick from to the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago Cubs.
2007/12/06Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Chicago Cubs in the Rule 5 Major League Draft.
2002/06/05Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 38thround in 2002.

Career Stats

YearTeamLeagueGPGSWLSVCGSHOIPHRERHRBBKWHIPERA
2012Chicago CubsNL1241200028.2351817124142.065.34
2012IowaAAA993300043.1523938618291.627.89
2011Chicago CubsNL232376021135.114176752347821.394.99
2011IowaAAA11010004.06761332.2513.50
2011PeoriaA11010003.26310011.632.45
2010Chicago CubsNL3232814000194.1209979219631441.404.26
2009Chicago CubsNL27271210000165.1165675614461041.283.05
2009IowaAAA553000026.0198817211.002.77
2008Chicago CubsNL30000004.10000210.460.00
2008TorontoAL10000001.00000101.000.00
2008Total Tor/ChNMLB40000005.10000310.560.00
2008IowaAAA2719104000118.2127645315341021.364.02
2007IowaAAA4095620095.2100544811411011.474.52
2006IowaAAA13125500069.0874238723591.594.96
2006West TennAA12124200062.1451311213540.931.59
2005West TennAA60011009.113440742.143.86
2005DaytonaA411010220098.29333305221061.172.74
2004LansingA361566100107.211264539401211.414.43
2003LansingA10000001.01000001.000.00
2003AZL CubsR30000005.05220441.803.60
TotalMLB98862832021529.0550258240571833451.394.08
TotalAL10000001.00000101.000.00
TotalNL97862832021528.0550258240571823451.394.09
TotalAAA95552619200356.2391214191411263151.454.82
TotalAA18124310071.2581715220581.091.88
TotalA7926169300211.02121008414622281.303.58
TotalR30000005.05220441.803.60

Legend:

GP - games played
GS - games started
W - wins
L - losses
SV - saves
CG - complete games
SHO - shutouts
IP - innings pitched
H - hits
R - runs
ER - earned runs
HR - homeruns
BB - walks or base on balls
K - strikouts
WHIP - walks and hits per inning pitched
ERA - earned runs avverage