History of Austin Wynns in Timeline

Robert Austin Wynns, an American professional baseball catcher, currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds in MLB. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the tenth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. Prior to joining the Reds, Wynns played for the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Colorado Rockies. He played college baseball at Fresno State University before his professional career.

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December 10, 1990: Robert Austin Wynns Born

On December 10, 1990, Robert Austin Wynns was born. He is an American professional baseball catcher.

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2009: Enrolled at Fresno State University

After going undrafted in the 2009 MLB draft, Austin Wynns enrolled and played college baseball at Fresno State University.

2009: High School Senior Year

In 2009, as a senior at Poway High School, Austin Wynns had a .390 batting average with five home runs and 37 RBIs. He was named first team All-California Interscholastic Federation and Player of the Year in the Palomar League.

2012: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2012, Austin Wynns played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2013: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles

As a senior in 2013, Austin Wynns batted .279/.362/.413 with three home runs and 24 RBIs in 53 games. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the tenth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.

2013: Plays for Aberdeen IronBirds

In 2013, Austin Wynns signed for $10,000 and spent the year with the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds, where he had a .235 batting average with 21 RBIs in 54 games. He was a 2013 NYP Mid-Season All-Star.

2014: Played for Delmarva Shorebirds and Frederick Keys

In 2014, Austin Wynns played for both the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds and the High-A Frederick Keys, batting a combined .251 with one home run and 37 RBIs in 90 total games between the two teams.

2015: Played for Frederick and Bowie

In 2015, Austin Wynns played for Frederick and the Double-A Bowie Baysox, batting .281/.349/.390 with three home runs and 31 RBIs in 78 games.

2016: Played in Arizona Fall League

After the 2016 season, Austin Wynns played in the Arizona Fall League for the Peoria Javelinas.

2016: Played for Bowie, Frederick, and Norfolk Tides

In 2016, Austin Wynns spent the season with Bowie, Frederick, and the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, hitting .287/.336/.416 with six home runs and 34 RBIs in 80 games between the three clubs.

2017: Played for Bowie

Austin Wynns played the 2017 season with Bowie, batting .281/.377/.419 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs in 105 games. The Orioles added him to their 40-man roster after the 2017 season.

June 5, 2018: MLB Debut

On June 5, 2018, Austin Wynns made his MLB debut.

2019: Played for Norfolk and Bowie

In 2019, Austin Wynns spent the majority of the season at Norfolk and Bowie, where he batted .266/.355/.342 with three home runs and 29 RBIs in 250 plate appearances, appearing in only 28 games with 74 plate appearances for the Orioles.