David Wells

David Wells
Wells with the Padres in July 2007
Pitcher
Born: (1963-05-20) May 20, 1963 (age 61)
Torrance, California, U.S.
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 record239–157
Earned run average4.13
Strikeouts2,201
Teams
Career highlights and awards

David Lee Wells (born May 20, 1963) is an American former baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams, most notably the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Boomer", Wells was considered one of the league's top left-handed pitchers during his career and made three All-Star appearances. In 1998, he pitched the 15th perfect game in baseball history. Wells also appeared in the postseason as a member of six teams, tied for the most with Kenny Lofton, and won two World Series titles. Following his 2007 retirement, Wells served as a broadcaster for MLB on TBS and was the host of The Cheap Seats on FOXSports.com.