Willie Wells

Shortstop
1924—1948
BORN
August 10, 1906, in Austin, TX
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
5-9 / 170
MLB DEBUT
1924
FINAL GAME
1948
PRIMARY TEAM
St. Louis Stars
.330
BATTING AVERAGE
1292
HITS
WAR
.407
ON-BASE PCT
140
HOME RUNS
WAR7
.535
SLUGGING
.943
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
WAR PER SEASON
Willie Wells
 
Willie Wells was considered the greatest shortstop of the glory years of the negro leagues. He hit for average, was a fast runner, and a dynamic defensive player. Later, as a coach he tutored a young Jackie Robinson on turning the double play.
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Compared to Hall of Fame Shortstops

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AVG HOFer

CAREER = WAR

LONG PEAK = WAR7

PRIME = WAR in 5 best consecutive seasons

SHORT PEAK = WAR3

JAWS = AVG of WAR & WAR7

WAR PER = WAR per 162 G

Where Does Willie Wells Rank?

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at Shortstop

Ranking Among Shortstops by Wins Above Replacement ↓

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Ranking only appears if the player rates in the top 100 Shortstops

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