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David Wells: A Rock 'n' Roll Pitcher With a Heart of Gold

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David Wells, the 32-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is a man of many talents. Not only is he a skilled athlete, but he's also a rocker at heart. On the mound, Wells is known for his powerful pitching, but off the field, he's a fan of rock music and a devoted father to his son, Brandon. In a recent interview, Wells spoke candidly about his experiences as a pitcher, his love of rock music, and his thoughts on the Cincinnati Reds' chances of making it to the World Series.

Key Takeaways:

  • David Wells, a left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is a fan of rock music and often listens to rock bands like Van Halen and The Who.
  • Wells, who is 32 years old, is a veteran pitcher with experience in both the American and National Leagues.
  • He has found a similar situation in Cincinnati with manager Davey Johnson, who respects his players' opinions and doesn't question their methods.
  • Wells is still bitter about his treatment by the Toronto Blue Jays, who traded him without telling him directly.
  • Despite his negative experience with the Blue Jays, Wells appreciates their commitment to young players and their excellent coaching staff.
  • Wells' favorite thing about Cincinnati is the rock 'n' roll music played at Riverfront Stadium, which is different from the music played at the SkyDome in Toronto.
  • He has no plans to leave the Reds, despite being a free agent, and wants to finish his career in the National League.

Statistics:

  • David Wells is 4-2 with an earned-run average of 3.79 and two complete games with the Cincinnati Reds.
  • He was 10-3 with the Detroit Tigers before being traded to the Reds on July 31.
  • Wells has taken batting practice wearing a shin guard and a thumb pad, but hasn't been asked to bunt yet.
  • He has three infield singles on hard-hit shots and hasn't struck out twice in 16 at-bats.
  • The Cincinnati Reds are currently 4 to 5 hours away from the Cleveland Indians, who are also expected to make a strong run in the playoffs.

Sources:

  • LARRY MILLSON Sport Reporter CINCINNATI David Wells is a National Leaguer now, loves it and wants to finish his career in the league where pitchers hit. He takes batting practice wearing a shin guard and a thumb pad, has three infield singles on what he said were hard-hit shots, hasn't been asked to bunt yet and his pitching could be a big factor in creating an all-Ohio World Series.

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