Vernon Wells has an estimated net worth of $75 million
Vernon Wells is an American professional baseball player with an estimated net worth of $75 million. He is 6’1″ and weighs 230 pounds. Vernon Wells III was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 8, 1978. His father played for the Canadian Football League and was a renowned painter. Wells was raised in Arlington, Texas where he attended Bowie High School. He was a quarterback for his high school’s football team. Wells was also an outfielder for the school’s baseball team. In his senior year he batted.565 with 7 homers and 20 runs batted in (RBI). Before entering the Major League Baseball Draft, Wells signed a letter of intent to play football and baseball for the University of Texas at Austin.
Vernon Wells was drafted as the Toronto Blue Jays fifth overall pick in the 1997 draft. He became a regular player in 2002. Wells became one of the best defensive center fielders in MLB. He is a 3-time All-Star (2003, 2006, 2010). In 2003 Vernon Wells won the Silver Slugger Award for being the best offensive player. He is also a 3-time Golden Glove Award winner, an award given to players who exhibit superior individual performances on the field.
On January 21, 2011 Wells was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for Juan Rivera and Mike Napoli. The Angels’ owner demanded that the general manager acquire Wells within 24 hours or else he would lose his job. Wells did not have a great season with the Angels and was immediately traded to the New York Yankees on March 26, 2013. He is currently an outfielder for the Yankees.
Vernon Wells married his high school sweetheart Charlene Valenti in 2001. The couple reside in Wells’ hometown of Arlington, Texas with their two sons.
Vernon Wells has enough net worth to buy:
1. 44,117.6 Baluch Collection Oriental Rugs ($1,700 each)
2. 157,894.7 Ted Baker Stripe wool Jacket, Waistcoat, & Trouser Sets ($475 each)
3. 652,173.9 Michael Kors Tortoise Print and Clear Baguette Rings ($115 each)
Vernon Wells has enough net worth to give everyone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo $1
