Austin Wells
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2023-2026)
Austin Wells is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2023 for the New York Yankees and the New York Yankees, a span of 4 seasons. In 382 career games, he has hit .213 with 247 hits, 52 home runs, and 171 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 24, 2026.
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-09-01
- Jersey
- #28
Full name: Austin Kenneth Wells
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 1,159 | 140 | 247 | 53 | 2 | 52 | 171 | 10 | 128 | 322 | .213 | .294 | .397 | .691 | -189 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .397 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .691 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| 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 | NYA | AL | 19 | 70 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .229 | .248 (-8%) | .320 (-20%) | .414 (+17%) | .734 (+1%) | -30.9 |
| 2024 | NYA | AL | 115 | 354 | 42 | 81 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 1 | 47 | 87 | .229 | .243 (-6%) | .312 (+3%) | .399 (-1%) | .711 (+1%) | 92.5 |
| 2025 | NYA | AL | 126 | 401 | 51 | 88 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 71 | 5 | 30 | 118 | .219 | .245 (-11%) | .315 (-13%) | .403 (+8%) | .718 (-1%) | -250.8 |
| 2026 | NYY | AL | 122 | 334 | 39 | 62 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 4 | 48 | 103 | .186 | .243 (-24%) | .318 (-8%) | .400 (-17%) | .718 (-13%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 382 | 1,159 | 140 | 247 | 53 | 2 | 52 | 171 | 10 | 128 | 322 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -189 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (260 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 129 | 386 | 47 | 84 | 17 | 62 | .218 |
| Away | 131 | 439 | 54 | 101 | 21 | 77 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | NYY | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-09-26 | NYY | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-25 | NYY | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | NYY | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | NYY | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | NYY | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | NYY | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-18 | NYY | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-17 | NYY | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-16 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 251 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 17.0 | 150 | 0 |
Austin Wells: the record in brief
Austin Wells's major league record starts with the debut on September 1, 2023 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Yankees, from 2023 through 2026. Wells is listed as a catcher at 6-foot-0 and 220 pounds. The bio says Wells batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is July 12, 1999, in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. The given name on file is Austin Kenneth Wells.
Wells's career batting table shows 382 games, 1,159 at bats and 247 hits, a .213 average, along with 52 home runs and 171 RBI. Reaching base at a .294 clip and slugging .397, Wells carries a .691 OPS. Over the seasons Wells played, league hitters batted .245; the .213 career figure is 13.1% below that. The home run peak was 21 in 2025 with the New York Yankees. The hits column peaks at 88, in 2025. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 2024, did not top the league's .243. In none of the compared seasons from 2023 to 2026 did Wells top the league batting average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Wells
- What years did Austin Wells play?
- Austin Wells played in Major League Baseball from 2023 to 2026.
- Was Austin Wells a pitcher?
- No. Austin Wells was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Austin Wells hit?
- Austin Wells hit 52 career home runs with 247 hits.
- What teams has Austin Wells played for?
- Austin Wells has played for one team, the New York Yankees (2023–2026).
- What are Austin Wells's career stats?
- In 382 games, Austin Wells has 247 hits, 52 home runs, 171 RBI, 140 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .213 batting average.
- What position does Austin Wells play?
- Austin Wells plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Austin Wells and how much does he weigh?
- Austin Wells is listed at 6 feet and 220 pounds.
- What number does Austin Wells wear?
- Austin Wells wears number 28, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Austin Wells hit each season?
- Austin Wells's home runs by season: 4 in 2023, 13 in 2024, 21 in 2025, and 14 in 2026. His most in one season was 21, in 2025.
- What was Austin Wells's career batting average?
- Austin Wells batted .213 over his career, with 247 hits in 1,159 at bats.
- How many RBI did Austin Wells have?
- Austin Wells drove in 171 runs in his career.