Casper Wells
Encyclopedia
Casper Charles Wells V is a Major League Baseball
outfielder
for the Seattle Mariners
. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.
in Schenectady, New York
and Towson University
. He is the fifth member of his family to carry the name Casper. Wells has three sisters: Paige, Lauren, and Livija.
. The Tigers recalled Wells on May 14, 2010, in place of pitcher Alfredo Figaro
. Wells returned to Toledo on May 21 but was recalled to Detroit on August 23 in place of Enrique González
.
along with LHP Charlie Furbush
, prospect Francisco Martínez
and a player to be named later (Chance Ruffin
) for Doug Fister
and David Pauley
.
Wells had early success at Seattle. He was able to put together a continuous streak of 4 games where he had a home run
in each from August 13 through 16. The streak was halted when hit by a pitch in the nose by Brandon Morrow
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
for the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
. Casper stands at 6'2 and weighs 210 pounds.
Early life
Wells attended Schenectady High SchoolSchenectady High School
Schenectady High School is a high school located at 1445 The Plaza in Schenectady, New York, USA. It was founded in 1992 through the merger of Linton High School and Mt. Pleasant High School. It is the only high school in the Schenectady City School District....
in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
and Towson University
Towson University
Towson University, often referred to as TU or simply Towson for short, is a public university located in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S...
. He is the fifth member of his family to carry the name Casper. Wells has three sisters: Paige, Lauren, and Livija.
Detroit Tigers
He was drafted by the Tigers in the 14th round (420th overall) of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
. The Tigers recalled Wells on May 14, 2010, in place of pitcher Alfredo Figaro
Alfredo Fígaro
Alfredo Fígaro [fee'-gah-ro] is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 20, 2009 with the Detroit Tigers.-Detroit Tigers:Fígaro was not drafted in the 2006 MLB Draft and signed with the...
. Wells returned to Toledo on May 21 but was recalled to Detroit on August 23 in place of Enrique González
Enrique González
Enrique César González is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher.-Playing career:González made his first start against the Cincinnati Reds on May 28, 2006, pitching six innings for the Arizona Diamondbacks and giving up only one run...
.
Seattle Mariners
On July 30, 2011, Wells was traded to the Seattle MarinersSeattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
along with LHP Charlie Furbush
Charlie Furbush
Charles "Charlie" R. Furbush is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. He is 6'5" tall and weighs 215 pounds.-Early life and career:...
, prospect Francisco Martínez
Francisco Martínez (baseball)
Francisco Javier Martínez is a third baseman who is currently on the Seattle Mariners 40 man roster.-Professional career:Martínez along with Jacob Turner represented the Detroit Tigers at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game....
and a player to be named later (Chance Ruffin
Chance Ruffin
Chance Kraig Ruffin is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:...
) for Doug Fister
Doug Fister
Douglas Wildes Fister is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Fister bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. He was born in Merced, California and attended Golden Valley High School. For college, Fister attended Merced College, and later Fresno State University...
and David Pauley
David Pauley
David Wayne Pauley is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed. Pauley is a graduate of Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.-Career:...
.
Wells had early success at Seattle. He was able to put together a continuous streak of 4 games where he had a home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
in each from August 13 through 16. The streak was halted when hit by a pitch in the nose by Brandon Morrow
Brandon Morrow
Brandon John Morrow is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball....
.