The New York Yankees landed Austin Wells out of Arizona with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft. While he’s coming into the majors as a catcher, he projects as a potential outfielder/first baseman. His initial signing bonus could land in the $2.5 million range, and he represents the teams only pick until No. 99. MLB Pipeline rated him as the No. 27 overall prospect and Baseball America had him at No. 21.
The Yankees are getting an exciting young prospect in Wells, capable of becoming a strong lefty-slugger in the future.