The New York Yankees selected University of Arizona catcher Austin Wells with their first-round pick in the MLB Draft, the 28th selection of Wednesday night. He became the first player of his college to go in the initial round since infielder Kevin Newman.
You can get to know Wells with these five fun facts (hat tip to MLB.com.)
- Prior to playing ball in Arizona, Wells starred at the Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, the same that has produced Marty Cordova and current Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo.
- This is actually the second time the Yankees have selected Austin Wells in the draft.