Austin Wells: 10 Facts to Know About the Yankees' Rising Catcher

Here are 10 facts you should know about catcher Austin Wells, whom the Yankees selected with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 Draft:

1. Full name is Austin Kenneth Wells.

2. Born July 12, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

3. In two seasons at the University of Arizona, hit .357/.476/.560 with 85R, 21 doubles, seven homers and 69 RBI in 99-for-277.

4. Was named a Freshman All-American in 2019 and a First-Team All-American in 2020.

5. Austin Wells snagged the low sinker from Michael King and immediately scrambled to his feet and fired the ball 81 mph to.

6. Throws right-handed and bats left-handed.

7. Was ranked as the No. 17 prospect in the Yankees' system by MLB Pipeline entering the 2023 season.

8. Made his MLB debut with the Yankees on June 14, 2023.

9. Is considered one of the top catching prospects in baseball.

10. Is known for his strong arm, good defensive skills and offensive potential.