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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