Jim Wells - 2024 ABCA Hall of Fame, University of Alabama

This week on the ABCA Podcast is 2024 ABCA Hall of Fame class inductee former Alabama head coach, Jim Wells. Wells retired in 2009, in his 15 seasons at Alabama he finished as all-time winningest coach for the Crimson Tide, most SEC wins in that time period, three trips to Omaha and tied for most SEC tournament titles with Skip Bertman and Paul Maineiri. Wells led the Crimson Tide to back-to-back CWS appearances in 96’ and 97’. Wells got his start in coaching as a 7th grade baseball coach. Wells joined Skip Bertman’s LSU staff as a graduate assistant in 1987. Wells went back to his alma mater Northwestern State in 1990 as head coach. Wells first season at Northwestern State they posted 38 wins and had not had a winning season in 13 years. Wells did the same thing at Alabama in 1995 winning 42 games which was most wins for a first-year head coach since 1907. Success followed Wells to every spot he went to and finished with 817 wins in 21 seasons as a head coach. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Support for this episode is brought to you by The Headset App. Are you looking for a simple solution for coach to catcher communication for this season that doesn’t require bulky hardware in the dugout? Traditional communication gear can be a headache to set up and carry from game to game. But what if there was a game-changing solution? Introducing The Headset App – your new MVP in communication for coaches and catchers. Enjoy crystal-clear, ultra-HD audio without the major league price tag. It’s compatible with any Bluetooth headset or earbuds. Say goodbye to tangled wires and extra hardware. Ready to step up to the plate? Download The Headset App for free today. Getting started is as easy as a home run trot: create your account, invite your team, and start calling pitches. The Headset App is ready for download in the App Store and on Google Play. Swing for the fences and download today to get a 5-day free trial. And for a limited time, use ABCA24, when you buy your pass for next season and save 10%. Find out more at theheadsetapp.com