Willie Wells
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AT Shortstop
1924—1948
Shortstop
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
.407
ON-BASE PCT
140
HOME RUNS
.535
SLUGGING
.943
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
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.
Compared to Hall of Fame Shortstops
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wells |
NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
67.7 |
43.1 |
30.3 |
21.6 |
55.4 |
4.89 |
Where Does Willie Wells Rank
Among Shortstops?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
NR |
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EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |