Austin Wells

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Born: 7/12/1999 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Austin Kenneth Wells

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Biography

Austin Wells is an American professional baseball player born in 1999, who currently plays as a position player. Since making his Major League debut on September 1, 2023, Wells has established himself as a promising talent in the league. With a total of 134 games under his belt, he has recorded 97 hits, 17 home runs, and 68 RBIs, showcasing his potential as a formidable offensive contributor. His career batting average stands at .229, and he has also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Wells plays during a dynamic era of baseball that emphasizes power hitting and offensive production, making his contributions particularly noteworthy. As he continues to develop his skills and refine his approach at the plate, he represents a new wave of talent that is influencing the game today. His journey in professional baseball reflects the ongoing evolution of player development and the increasing importance of young athletes in major league rosters.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
278	875	105	194	47	2	39	141	6	93	231	0.222	0.298	0.414	0.711	-248.8

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2023	NYY	AL	19	70	8	16	6	0	4	13	0	3	14	0.229	.248 (-8%)	.320 (-20%)	.414 (+17%)	.734 (+1%)	-31.9
2024	NYY	AL	115	354	42	81	18	1	13	55	1	47	87	0.229	.243 (-6%)	.312 (+3%)	.399 (-1%)	.711 (+1%)	92.5
2025	NYY	AL	126	401	51	88	22	1	21	71	5	30	118	0.219	.245 (-11%)	.314 (-13%)	.403 (+8%)	.718 (-1%)	-309.4
2026	NYY	AL	18	50	4	9	1	0	1	2	0	13	12	0.180	.239 (-25%)	.321 (+7%)	.385 (-33%)	.707 (-15%)	0