Get To Know: LHP Lachlan Wells

The Twins have a long history of signing players from Australia. From Grant Balfour to Luke Hughes. From Liam Hendriks to James Beresford. From Michael Nakamura to the subject of today’s Get to Know ‘Em Q&A, Lachlan Wells.

Wells was signed by the Twins in August of 2014. This summer, he made his pro debut with the GCL Twins. He pitched well, especially for an 18-year-old. He was 5-2 with a 2.09 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP. In 47.1 innings, he walked 11 and struck out 49. As the season came to an end, Wells left and pitched for Australia in an international tournament. Sound familiar? Two years earlier Lewis Thorpe did the same thing. In fact, Wells was on that Australian team two years ago when Thorpe beat Team USA. This summer, with Thorpe rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, the two roomed together at the Twins academy in Ft. Myers.

Recently, Wells was gracious enough to answer a series of questions for Twins Daily. Continue reading to get to know Lachlan Wells.

Seth Stohs (SS): As an amateur, how much contact did you have with MLB teams and what was it that caused you to decide to sign with the Twins?

SS: What was the adjustment like for you last spring moving from Australia to Florida? What were the biggest challenges?

SS: What was the highlight of your 2015 season, your first year in the Twins organization?

SS: You had a successful first professional season with the GCL Twins. What were your keys to your success?

SS: What pitches do you throw? What is your best pitch, and what is the pitch that you really want to improve?

SS: After the GCL season, you were impressive while representing Australia in an international tournament. What’s it like to pitch for your country?

SS: Away from baseball, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?

SS: Growing up, who were some of your role models in the game of baseball?

SS: You are following a similar path, and roomed this year with Lewis Thorpe. He's still young, but what have you been able to learn from him?

SS: Your twin brother signed with the Orioles. How happy are the two of you for each other to get signed?

SS: Who are some of the people who have helped you get to this point in your career?

SS: What are some of your goals for the 2016 season? Are there certain statistics that you focus on?

SS: What would it mean to you and your family to be able to reach the major leagues and put that uniform on for the first time?

We would like to thank Lachlan Wells for taking time to respond to our series of questions, and a couple of follow up questions. Feel free to ask questions and discuss in the comments below.

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