Austin Wells
Position: Catcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
Born: 1999-07-12, Scottsdale, USA
Age: 27
Height/Weight: 6' 1" / 220 lbs
MLB Debut: 2023-09-01
College: Bishop Gorman HS
Draft: 2018 (Round 35, Pick #1057)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
Austin Wells is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on July 12, 1999 in Scottsdale, USA, he bats left and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Bishop Gorman HS and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2018 (Round 35, Pick #1057).
Austin Wells made his Major League Baseball debut on September 1, 2023. Over 4 MLB seasons, he played in 369 games, amassing 240 hits, 48 home runs, and 167 RBIs along with 9 stolen bases. His career accolades include honors such as WBC All-Tournament Team, Baseball America Major League All-Rookie Team, MiLB.com Organization All-Star. Today, Austin Wells remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 301 | 31 | 55 | 10 | 28 | 3 | .183 | .277 | .583 |
| Career Regular Season | 1126 | 132 | 240 | 48 | 167 | 9 | .213 | .289 | .681 |
Career Statistics
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 109 PA: 344 AB: 301 R: 31 H: 55 2B: 7 3B: 0 HR: 10 RBI: 28 SB: 3 CS: 0 BB: 37 SO: 94 BA: .183 OBP: .277 SLG: .306 OPS: .583
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 126 PA: 448 AB: 401 R: 51 H: 88 2B: 22 3B: 1 HR: 21 RBI: 71 SB: 5 CS: 1 BB: 30 SO: 118 BA: .219 OBP: .275 SLG: .436 OPS: .711
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 115 PA: 414 AB: 354 R: 42 H: 81 2B: 18 3B: 1 HR: 13 RBI: 55 SB: 1 CS: 2 BB: 47 SO: 87 BA: .229 OBP: .322 SLG: .395 OPS: .717
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 19 PA: 75 AB: 70 R: 8 H: 16 2B: 6 3B: 0 HR: 4 RBI: 13 SB: 0 CS: 0 BB: 3 SO: 14 BA: .229 OBP: .257 SLG: .486 OPS: .743
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Yankees | American League | 109 | 344 | 301 | 31 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 94 | .183 | .277 | .306 | .583 | |
| 2025 | New York Yankees | American League | 126 | 448 | 401 | 51 | 88 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 71 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 118 | .219 | .275 | .436 | .711 | |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | American League | 115 | 414 | 354 | 42 | 81 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 87 | .229 | .322 | .395 | .717 | |
| 2023 | New York Yankees | American League | 19 | 75 | 70 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .229 | .257 | .486 | .743 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
6 Total AwardsWBC All-Tournament Team
Mar 17, 2026Baseball America Major League All-Rookie Team
Sep 30, 2024MiLB.com Organization All-Star
Nov 2, 2022AFL Player of the Week
Oct 23, 2021AFL Rising Stars
Nov 13, 2021MiLB.com Organization All-Star
Nov 15, 2021📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogNew York Yankees activated C Austin Wells from the 10-day injured list.
New York Yankees sent C Austin Wells on a rehab assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees placed C Austin Wells on the 10-day injured list. Cervical headaches.
C Austin Wells changed number to 28.
C Austin Wells changed number to 42.
Dominican Republic activated C Austin Wells.
C Austin Wells changed number to 28.
C Austin Wells changed number to 42.
