3 years agoNew York Yankees catching prospect Austin Wells, the team's first-round pick (28th overall) in 2020, has shown plenty of improvement behind the plate. The Yankees No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, might not be a catcher long term, but the team says they are committed to offering him more time behind the plate. "The improvements that he's made as a catcher were fantastic," said Kevin Reese, the Yanks vice president of player development. "His arm strength got much better; his receiving got much better. We consider him to be a catcher." The 22-year-old could begin the season at Double-A after hitting a combined .264/.390/.476 with 23 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 76 RBI at Low-A Tampa and High-A Hudson Valley in 2021. Wells also had a 1.034 OPS in 18 Arizona Fall League games last year, so he's a name to watch in dynasty/keeper leagues.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch