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Leo Wells Notable

b. July 18, 1917 · Chicago White Sox 1942, 1946

Leo Wells played 1942 to 1946 for the Chicago White Sox as a shortstop.

Across 80 games he batted .190, with 36 hits and 19 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 6 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 44 games at third base, with 107 assists and 10 errors. He turned 9 double plays.

He was born in Kansas City, KS, USA on July 18, 1917, and died on June 23, 2006. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1942 CHW 3562812 201 4451 .194
1946 CHW 451271124 411 1112343 .189
Career 801891936 612 1516394 .190

On this day & linked events

1917

Born July 18, 1917

Kansas City, KS, USA

2006

Died June 23, 2006