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 368 career games, he has hit .214 with 240 hits, 48 home runs, and 167 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
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-09-01
Full name: Austin Kenneth Wells
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 1,123 | 132 | 240 | 53 | 2 | 48 | 167 | 9 | 117 | 312 | .214 | .290 | .393 | .683 | -189 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career SLG .393 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | 108 | 298 | 31 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 3 | 37 | 93 | .185 | .243 (-24%) | .318 (-12%) | .399 (-23%) | .718 (-18%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 368 | 1,123 | 132 | 240 | 53 | 2 | 48 | 167 | 9 | 117 | 312 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -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 |
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 48 career home runs with 240 hits.
- What was Austin Wells's career batting average?
- Austin Wells batted .214 over his career, with 240 hits in 1,123 at bats.
- How many RBI did Austin Wells have?
- Austin Wells drove in 167 runs in his career.
- Is Austin Wells in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Austin Wells has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.