Wales was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. Wales made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Hampshire at Manor Sports Ground, Worthing in 1951. In Hampshire"s first-innings, Wales took the wickets of Jimmy Gray, Leo Harrison and Derek Shackleton for the cost of 12 runs from nine overs.
He opened the batting in Sussex"s first-innings, scoring 29 runs before being bowled by Charles Knott.
In Hampshire"s second-innings, he took the wickets of Alan Rayment and Richard Carty for the cost of just one run from four overs. He ended Sussex"s second-innings unbeaten on 9, with Sussex winning by 10 wickets.
Despite a strong showing in the match, this was Wales" only major appearance for Sussex.