Bob Wells

Robert Lee Wells (born November 1, 1966), is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to with the He went on to play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, and Minnesota Twins.

Wells attended Eisenhower High School in Yakima, Washington, then Spokane Falls Community College. The Phillies signed him as a free agent on August 18, 1988. His 1991 season ended in July due to an elbow sprain. He had Tommy John surgery in 1992 after an elbow injury ended his season in June. He made his MLB debut with the Phillies in May 1994, pitching in six games as a reliever, but the team put him on waivers the following month. He pitched 4 innings in the Mariners first postseason appearance, allowing a run in both of his two appearances.

Wells threw a career-high innings in 1995. prompting speculation that he could become the team's closer. "What the heck, give him the ball and see what he can do," said outfielder Jay Buhner. Wells got another save a week later, Wells posted a 5.75 ERA in 1997 and 6.10 ERA in 1998. He missed a month of the 1998 season with an abdominal strain. He had his best seasons his first two years with Minnesota, leading the American League with 76 games pitched in 1999. The next year, he had a career-low 3.65 ERA and 10 saves but had an 0–7 record and 8 blown saves. He signed a two-year contract extension after the season.

Personal life Wells is married and has three children. He lived in Yakima following his playing career.