David Wells

Baseball pitcher and sportscaster

David Wells - Baseball pitcher and sportscaster
Born

May 20th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1987 and played for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Chicago White Sox. Achieved notable success as a pitcher, completing a perfect game on May 17, 1998, while playing for the New York Yankees. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting after retiring from professional baseball, contributing analysis and commentary on various networks.

Pitched a perfect game in 1998

Played for the New York Yankees

Served as a sportscaster post-retirement

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