Austin Wells Makes MLB History with Opening Day Leadoff Home Run

The Yankees catcher became the first in MLB history to hit a leadoff home run on Opening Day, leading New York to a 4-2 victory over the Brewers.

Austin Wells is the first catcher in MLB history to hit a leadoff home run on Opening Day, a milestone in the sport's 150-year history.
This was also the first time a Yankees player hit a leadoff home run on Opening Day and the first time a Yankees catcher batted leadoff in a regular-season game.
The Yankees secured a 4-2 win over the Brewers, with additional contributions from Anthony Volpe's solo home run and Aaron Judge's RBI double.
New York began the season with 11 players on the injured list, including ace Gerrit Cole, but showcased strong performances from younger players like Wells and Volpe.
Manager Aaron Boone praised Wells' on-base ability and potential as a two-way catcher, highlighting the team's analytics-driven approach to lineup decisions.