Scouting Report: Tyler Austin
Chicago Cubs | 1B
Overall
Summary
Tyler Austin Wells, Yankees catcher, is struggling significantly in 2026 after entering the season with high expectations. Through six weeks, Wells is batting .183 with a .290 slugging percentage and .609 OPS across 113 plate appearances. He has only 3 home runs and 5 RBIs. Most concerning is his .105 batting average with runners in scoring position, a severe regression from his career .238 mark. This represents a continuation of underperformance across his three MLB seasons, with career slash line of .220/.297/.410. Despite showing promise in the World Baseball Classic before the season, Wells has failed to develop into the offensive force the Yankees anticipated when drafting him.
Strengths
- Former first-round pick with elite offensive potential
- Showed promise in World Baseball Classic pre-season
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