Alexander
Wells
P · Very poor
- PAL
- 2
- WAR
- -0.1
- ERA
- 6.75
2021
Alex Wells
#52P
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 88 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- L
- MLB debut
- June 26, 2021
- Born
- February 27, 1997 (29)
- Birthplace
- Newcastle, NSW, Australia
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | V | D | MPM | MJ | RB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Baltimore Orioles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.91 | 3.2 | 6 | 1.36 |
| 2021 | Baltimore Orioles | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6.75 | 42.2 | 26 | 1.62 |
| Career totals | 13 | 2 | 3 | 6.60 | 46.1 | 32 | 1.60 | |
Alex Wells: our analysis
2021 season: 11 G, 42.7 IP, 2 W, 3 L, 26 SO, 1.62 WHIP. WAR -0.1 · PAL 2, very poor.
In 2021, Alex Wells, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 2 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.1.
On the other hand, run prevention (2, among the weakest in the league) and workload (7, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Advanced stats, 2021 Starting pitcher
MLB stats →ERA
6.75
FIP
6.33
xFIP
6.06
ERA-
153
WHIP
1.62
K%
13.2 %
BB%
8.1 %
Strikeouts
26
Innings
42.7
Wins
2
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
80% of cases: -1.1 to 1.2
Strikeouts
27
2021 WAR
-0.1
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.1 WAR
Outlook, age included
+25 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
48
Replacement or prospect
- VEL
- Velocity
- 59
- STF
- Stuff
- 58
- CTL
- Control
- 73
- CNT
- Contact allowed
- 61
- STA
- Stamina
- 57
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 24
Why these ratings?Hide details
- VEL — Velocity : Fastball velocity
- STF — Stuff : Strikeouts, K − BB
- CTL — Control : Walks avoided
- CNT — Contact allowed : xwOBA, barrels and hard-hit balls allowed
- STA — Stamina : Innings per start and innings pitched
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
A pitcher's WAR
Computed by MLB from FIP (strikeouts, walks, home runs). FIP: 6.33 · RA9-WAR: -0.3
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Fastball
88.5 mi/h
3th percentile
K%
13.2 %
1th percentile
BB%
8.1 %
41th percentile
xERA
6.81
1th percentile
xwOBA allowed
.388
1th percentile
Barrels allowed
8.6 %
44th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | vs BOS | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Sep 24 | vs TEX | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7.61 |
| Sep 19 | @ BOS | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7.96 |
| Sep 14 | vs NYY | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7.76 |
| Sep 7 | vs KC | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7.15 |
| Aug 10 | vs DET | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.71 |
| Aug 3 | @ NYY | 2.1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7.64 |
| Jul 29 | @ DET | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5.28 |
| Jul 21 | @ TB | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4.35 |
| Jun 29 | @ HOU | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3.86 |
Alex Wells: frequently asked questions
What is Alex Wells's record in 2021?
Alex Wells is 2-3 in 2021, with a 6.75 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 42.7 innings.
How old is Alex Wells?
Alex Wells is 29 years old: he was born on February 27, 1997.
How tall is Alex Wells, and how much does he weigh?
Alex Wells is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Alex Wells from?
Australia: Alex Wells was born in Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
How good is Alex Wells?
Alex Wells produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 2 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Alex Wells's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.