Kip Wells

Kip Wells is a right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. After starring at Elkins High School in Missouri City, TX, the Milwaukee Brewers selected Wells in the 58th round of the 1995 amateur draft. Wells declined a contract however, and went on to play baseball at Baylor University. Following his collegiate carrer, the Chicago White Sox selected him in the 1st round of the 1998 draft. After a year in the White Sox farm system, wells made his MLB debut on August 2, 1999.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Robert Kip Wells
2. Born: April 21, 1977
3. Birthplace: Houston, Texas
4. Attended Baylor University instead of playing with the Milwaukee Brewers
5. 1998: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox
6. Currently has 824 strikeouts

Transaction History

• June 1, 1995: Drafted in the 58th round of the 1995 amateur draft by the Milwaukee Brewers (Declined contract).

• June 2, 1998: Drafted in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 1998 amateur draft by the Chicago White Sox.

• December 13, 2001: Traded with Josh Fogg and Sean Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Todd Ritchie and Lee Evans.

• July 31, 2006: Traded to the Texas Rangers for Jesse Chavez.

• November 28, 2006: Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Free Agent.

• December 13, 2007: Signed with the Colorado Rockies as a Free Agent.

Strengths

Wells has a descent fastball, which he compliments with a solid curve[1].

Weaknesses

Wells does not tend to pitch deep into games. He also has a history of wearing down late in the season[2].

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