Edwin Lee Wells (June 7, 1900 – May 1, 1986), nicknamed "Satchelfoot",[1][2] was an American baseball pitcher.
Wells appeared in 291 major league games with a 68–69 record and won a World Series championship with the Yankees in 1932.
[1] Wells played the 1922 season in the minor leagues at Ludington, Michigan where he had a 1.93 earned run average (ERA).
In 1925, Wells appeared in a career high 36 games, 14 as a starter, and compiled a 6–9 record with a 6.18 ERA.
"[5] Wells returned to the minor leagues, playing for the Birmingham Barons of the Southern Association in 1927 and 1928.
On August 31, 1929, Wells pitched a one-hitter as Babe Ruth hit two home runs.
[1] In his four years with the Yankees, Wells was supported by one of the best batting lineups in history, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Bill Dickey, Bob Meusel, Leo Durocher, and Earle Combs.
[1] In November 1934, the Browns sold Wells to the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League (PCL).
[6] In June 1936, the Padres traded Wells to the Seattle Indians in exchange for Howard Craghead.