Austin Wells hits with power as Yankees offensive production improves
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells is experiencing a late-season surge following a difficult start to the year. After hitting just four home runs with a.155 batting average through June, Wells has recorded six home runs and a.238 average since July 1. Manager Aaron Boone cited the improved performance as a vital development for a lineup currently missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. The turnaround follows technical adjustments to his swing, specifically focusing on hitting the ball further out in front of the plate while working with hitting coordinator Jarret DeHart. On Wednesday, Wells contributed a two-RBI single to help the Yankees secure a lead in extra innings. The organization expects this offensive length to provide consistent support as other roster players return to the mix.
- •Austin Wells hit six home runs since July 1 after managing only four through June.
- •The catcher adjusted his swing mechanics to contact the ball further in front of the plate.
- •Manager Aaron Boone noted the team now has more reliable length in the batting lineup.
- •Wells contributed two RBI in extra innings during a game on Wednesday night.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Catcher Austin Wells Second Half Surge At The Plate
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Aaron Boone Gives Austin Wells His Flowers Amid Recent Success
"Yankees catcher Austin Wells has looked like a completely different hitter in the second half of the season post-All-Star Break. This is in a good way, of course. Wells, who had a miserable first half of the season, has posted an .814 OPS in his previous 43 games in the second half, reported Yankees beat […] The post Yankees’ Catcher Austin Wells Second Half Surge At The Plate appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Yankees have seen a resurgence from Austin Wells
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:21 PMYankees’ Catcher Austin Wells Second Half Surge At The Plate
Yankees catcher Austin Wells has looked like a completely different hitter in the second half of the season post-All-Star Break. This is in a good way, of course. Wells, who had a miserable first half of the season, has posted an .814 OPS in his previous 43 games in the second half, reported Yankees beat […] The post Yankees’ Catcher Austin Wells Second Half Surge At The Plate appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:26 PMYankees' Aaron Boone Gives Austin Wells His Flowers Amid Recent Success
The New York Yankees have seen a resurgence from Austin Wells
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