Austin Wells has always been known as a hit-first catcher, but it was his defense that stood out in the first series of his Yankees career.
Mix in the fact that Wells had never caught King before and it’s even more impressive that the 24-year-old was able to slow the game down and help propel the righty to five strong innings … all in a hostile environment at Minute Maid Park in his third straight start at catcher.
As the final few weeks of the season flip by, Wells’ bat will swing into the spotlight. The catcher only had two hits in Houston, a single off Justin Verlander in his first career at-bat and a run-scoring double in the ninth inning on Sunday. If he can continue to improve and impress on defense, he’ll be in a prime position to earn a roster spot next spring and settle in on a path to consistent playing time.
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