Yankees Austin Wells becomes the first catcher in MLB’s story to hit the leadoff at home on the opening day
Austin Wells made the history of New York Yankees with his first At-Bat of the 2025 season. He therefore made MLB’s story with his first swing.
Wells became the first catcher in the history of the League to hit a race in the house on the opening day when he hammered a 2-0 shot in the right field.
During the AT-BAT, he became the first catcher in the history of franchise to conduct a game with a race at home.
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– New York Yankees (@yankees) March 27, 2025
Wells became Boone’s choice to lead at the beginning of spring training. He liked the idea of ​​having someone with an excellent discipline of plates that hits in front of Aaron Judge.
Wells started 15 of his 16 spring training games outside the point of view, crushing four runs at home. At the beginning of the spring training, manager Aaron Boone did not know who his lead beef would be. Against rights, the answer will be Wells, whose distinctive signs have been strong discipline and the power of the plate from the left side.
“I think the world of Austin as a player,” said the Yankees manager Aaron Boone before the game. “I think it will become one of the good two -way catcher catcher and I think it is ready to do it right now. So, while I feel like there are a number of guys in our training now, perhaps some of them younger, who can adapt to that account, I feel ready to manage it.”
Wells is also the fifth catcher in the modern era to beat the advantage on the opening day. The others were: Austin Nola (2022 with Padas), Jason Kendall (2007 with Athletics, 1999 and 2000 with Pirates), Butch Wynegar (1977 with Gemini) and Roger Bresnahan (1906 with giants).
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