Yankees select Arizona star Austin Wells No. 28 overall
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With the 28th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the New York Yankees selected Austin Wells, a catcher out of Arizona.
It's the second time the Yankees have taken Wells, as they made him a 35th-round selection in 2018.
The backstop, who may wind up transitioning to a different position, has drawn comparisons to Kyle Schwarber due to his power stroke.
Bio
Age: 20
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 220 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: Arizona
Pick value: $2,493,900
Tools
- Left-handed power to all fields
- Makes loud contact, with good timing at the plate
- Draws lots of walks
Why you're going to love this guy
- Strong showing in the Cape Cod League
- 2020 Collegiate Baseball second-team All-American
- Was on 2020 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award watch list
Things he'll need to overcome
- Strikes out a lot
- Defensive concerns could mean future as first baseman or designated hitter
2020 stats
| PA | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | BB/K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | .375 | 1.116 | 2 | 14 | 17/14 |
Take a look ...
(Video source: Prospects Live)
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