FORMER MLB PITCHER RANDY WELLS HIRED AS GRIZZLIES’ PITCHING COACH
Source: Frontier League News
The Gateway Grizzlies have hired former MLB pitcher Randy Wells to their coaching staff. Wells, a Belleville native, will serve as the pitching coach for the 2017 season. Wells pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs between 2008 and 2012. During his career in the big leagues, Wells put together a 28-32 record with 345 strikeouts and a 4.08 ERA. “I’m excited to get started,” Wells stated. “I will never forget the lessons I have learned and hopefully I’ll be able to pass them on to a young player who will get to fulfill their dream of playing in the big leagues.” Wells became known for his pitching but was originally drafted in the 38th round by the Chicago Cubs as a catcher in the 2002 amateur draft. Grizzlies’ manager Phil Warren sees that as another tool to benefit the ball club for the upcoming season. “He isn’t just a pitching guy,” the Grizzlies’ manager explained. “He has also played catcher and that’ll help improve that communication between our pitchers and catchers.” Wells also believes that he being a late bloomer with pitching will help him succeed in this new position. “I think the one strong asset I bring…
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