Austin Wells Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/12/1999 (24)
- Experience
- 1
- College
- Arizona
Austin Wells Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Austin Wells News
There has been no talk at spring training of New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells working out at other positions, according to manager Aaron Boone. "Right now, I just want him to focus on our staff," Boone said. After trading away Kyle Higashioka in the Juan Soto trade in the offseason, the Yanks now have two primary catching options for 2024 -- Wells and Jose Trevino. Wells has the more potent bat, but Trevino is more advanced defensively. Wells, 24, had four homers in 70 at-bats in just 19 games in his big-league debut last year. There's plenty of power intrigue with the left-handed hitter, but because he and Trevino will likely end up splitting playing time more evenly, Wells probably won't become a realistic option in two-catcher fantasy leagues in 2024 unless Trevino misses time due to an injury.
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells is getting the call to the big league roster on Friday. The 24-year-old is regarded as one of the top catching prospects in baseball. This season, Wells is slashing .243/.335/.447 with 17 home runs and seven steals through 95 games in the minors. The expectation is that Wells is going to be the Yankees' catcher of the future. He should get regular at-bats down the stretch of the season in New York. He has a chance to be relevant right away in fantasy leagues. Wells should at least be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues and AL-only formats.
New York Yankees prospect Austin Wells went yard twice on Sunday, perhaps signaling a shift in momentum. The 24-year-old struggled at the plate following his promotion to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre in July, but a recent surge has improved his slash line to a .260/.351/.479 mark. Wells has hit safely in eight of his last 10 appearances, homering four times over the last five games. Offensive production is vital for Wells, considering his defensive ability at catcher is average at best. He's the eighth-ranked prospect in the Yankees farm system, standing out with 55-grade power alongside a demonstrated ability to hit for average and draw walks. With the Yankees' playoff hopes slipping away and little depth at the catcher position, Wells could see a promotion very soon.
Batting Order
1 | Anthony Volpe |
2 | Juan Soto |
3 | Aaron Judge |
4 | Anthony Rizzo |
5 | Gleyber Torres |
6 | Alex Verdugo |
7 | Oswaldo Cabrera |
8 | Austin Wells |
9 | Trent Grisham |
Austin Wells Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Anthony Volpe |
2 | Juan Soto |
3 | Aaron Judge |
4 | Anthony Rizzo |
5 | Gleyber Torres |
6 | Alex Verdugo |
7 | Oswaldo Cabrera |
8 | Austin Wells |
9 | Trent Grisham |
New York Yankees catching prospect Austin Wells made his MLB debut in the 2023 season and didn't look out of place in doing so. In a small 75 plate-appearance sample, Wells clubbed four home runs and produced a .367 xwOBA alongside 13 RBI in 19 games. He appeared in the three minor-league levels in 2023 before heading to the Bronx as he hit .240 with 17 home runs, seven stolen bases, and a .775 OPS in that time. With Kyle Higashioka now a member of the Padres, Wells and veteran Luis Severino are set to share duties behind the plate in New York. Trevino struggled mightily at the plate before a wrist injury ended his season after just 55 games in 2023. However, he is an excellent defender, which will lead to solid playing time. ATC projects Wells to get more usage than Severino, however, while hitting .232 with 13 HR, four SB, and a .719 OPS in his rookie season. He is currently being taken off the board at around pick No. 326 as he is best left for two-catcher leagues unless he can earn additional playing time and create more value for himself in the 2024 season.