Vernon Wells is an American former professional baseball player, with a net worth of $70 million. Vernon Wells’ net worth came from his 14-year career as a Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and New York Yankees.

Who is Vernon Wells?

Vernon Wells III was born December 8, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He grew up in Arlington, Texas, where his family relocated in 1988. Vernon went to Bowie High School, where he played quarterback on the football team and outfield on the baseball team.

During his senior year, he batted 565 with seven home runs and 20 RBI. Wells signed a letter of intent to play baseball and football (wide receiver) at the University of Texas before deciding to join the MLB draft.

How old is Vernon Wells?

He is currently 45 years old.

What is Vernon Wells’s net worth?

He is estimated to be worth $70 Million.

What is Vernon Wells’s career?

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Vernon Wells with the fifth overall choice in the first round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft. He spent several years as a top prospect in the Blue Jays’ system. He also played for the Sydney Storm in the Australian Baseball League from 1999 to 2001.

Wells was a frequent September call-up, appearing in 57 games. In 2002, he was handed his first opportunity to play every day for a major league squad. While hitting, Wells established himself as a rising star in the game 275 with 23 home runs and 100 RBIs, scoring 87 runs and emerging as one of the top defensive center fielders in the game.

Wells was an All-Star in 2003, 2006, and 2010, and he won the Gold Glove Award three times between 2004 and 2006. He also received the Silver Slugger Award for the 2003 season. On January 21, 2011, Wells was traded to Los Angeles Anaheim for catcher Mike Napoli and outfielder Juan Riveria.

His year began poorly but improved when he earned a standing ovation before his first at-bat in Toronto on August 12th, and he followed that up by smashing Brandon Morrow’s first pitch over the left-center field fence.

On March 26, 2013, Wells was dealt to the New York Yankees in exchange for minor leaguers Exicardo Cayones and Kramer Sneed. He played third base for the first time in his career. Wells was slated for assignment and later released on January 16, 2014.

Vernon Wells was eligible to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, but garnered less than 5% of the vote, making him ineligible for the 2020 ballot.

During his 14-year career, he hit 270 with 270 home runs and 958 runs batted in, and he leads the Blue Jays in numerous categories, including career hits, doubles, runs, RBIs, total bases, and home runs.

In 2003, Vernon Wells signed a five-year, $14.7 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2008, he signed a seven-year contract for $126 million with the club. Vernon Wells’ pay alone totaled more than $144.5 million during his MLB career.

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