Vernon Wells

Baseball player and All-Star outfielder

Vernon Wells - Baseball player and All-Star outfielder
Born

December 8th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder. Debuted with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1999 and established himself as a key player for the team. Earned three All-Star selections and received the Gold Glove Award in 2004. Later played for the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees. Contributed significantly to team efforts throughout his career, showcasing power hitting and defensive skills.

Three-time All-Star

Gold Glove Award winner in 2004

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