History of Austin Wells in Timeline
Austin Wells is an American professional baseball catcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. He was drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft after playing college baseball at the University of Arizona. Wells made his debut in Major League Baseball in 2023.
15 hours ago : Yankees honor Austin Wells with 'Favurrito' at Yankee Stadium; burrito reviews surface.
The New York Yankees honored catcher Austin Wells with a signature food item, the 'Favurrito,' at Yankee Stadium. Reviews of the burrito have emerged, with some focusing on its quality and taste, while Wells also battled food poisoning.
July 12, 1999: Austin Wells Born
On July 12, 1999, Austin Kenneth Wells was born. He later became a professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees.
2020: Drafted by the Yankees
In 2020, the New York Yankees selected Austin Wells in the first round of the MLB draft.
September 1, 2023: Promotion to Major Leagues
On September 1, 2023, Austin Wells was promoted to the major leagues by the New York Yankees and recorded his first MLB hit against Justin Verlander that night.
2023: MLB Debut
In 2023, Austin Wells made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the New York Yankees.
March 27, 2025: Leadoff Home Run on Opening Day
On March 27, 2025, Austin Wells became the first Yankee to hit a leadoff home run on opening day, and the first catcher in MLB history to achieve this.
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