Yankees' Austin Wells Emerges as AL Rookie of the Year Favorite

Rookie catcher Austin Wells has become a key player for the Yankees, excelling both offensively and defensively.

Austin Wells has significantly improved his Rookie of the Year candidacy with a strong second half of the season.
Wells leads all AL rookies in fWAR and has become a crucial part of the Yankees' lineup, often batting cleanup.
His offensive stats include a .252 batting average, .342 on-base percentage, .438 slugging percentage, 13 home runs, and 49 RBIs in 100 games.
Defensively, Wells ranks among the league's best catchers in metrics like Catcher Framing Runs and Fielding Run Value.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone and teammates have praised Wells for his unexpected breakout and leadership behind the plate.