David Wells

David Wells
Wells with the Padres in July 2007
Pitcher
Born: (1963-05-20) May 20, 1963 (age 53) Torrance, California
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 30, 1987, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2007, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	239–157
Earned run average	4.13
Strikeouts	2,201
Teams
Toronto Blue Jays (1987–1992) Detroit Tigers (1993–1995) Cincinnati Reds (1995) Baltimore Orioles (1996) New York Yankees (1997–1998) Toronto Blue Jays (1999–2000) Chicago White Sox (2001) New York Yankees (2002–2003) San Diego Padres (2004) Boston Red Sox (2005–2006) San Diego Padres (2006–2007) Los Angeles Dodgers (2007)
Career highlights and awards
3× All-Star (1995, 1998, 2000) 2× World Series champion (1992, 1998) ALCS MVP (1998) AL wins leader (2000) Pitched a perfect game on May 17, 1998

David Lee Wells (born May 20, 1963), nicknamed "Boomer", is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the 15th perfect game in baseball history. He is tied only with Kenny Lofton for appearing in the post-season with six teams. Wells is currently a broadcaster on MLB on TBS and the host of The Cheap Seats on FOXSports.com.

Wells was born in Torrance, California. He grew up in the San Diego neighborhood of Ocean Beach and attended local public schools. He graduated from Point Loma High School in 1982. He was a self-described "gym rat" who spent most of his time at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center and Robb Field. The Point Loma High School Baseball field, located on the campus of Dana Middle School, is named for him. He lives in San Diego with his wife and two sons. He has a tattoo of Babe Ruth.

Wells debuted for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987 as a reliever and did not secure a job as a full-time starter until he was 30 years old. During his six seasons with the Blue Jays, Wells compiled a 47-46 record and a 3.88 ERA altogether. Wells was part of the 1992 World Series winning team, the first time he got a championship ring. He was released by the Blue Jays during spring training in 1993.

Shortly after he was released by the Blue Jays, Wells signed for the Detroit Tigers. He emerged as a top-flight pitcher in 1995, when he was 32. After starting the year at 10-3 for the struggling last-place Tigers, Wells made his first All-Star Game appearance. Wells had a 26-19 record and a 3.73 ERA during his tenure with the Tigers.