Austin Wells, the promising catcher for the New York Yankees and teammate of Aaron Judge, has shown his talent both on and off the field. In addition to his outstanding performance at bat, Wells has surprised his teammates and fans with his dancing skills.
A TikTok video, recently discovered, shows Wells dancing in a parking lot during the pandemic. This funny clip has generated laughter and gone viral on social networks.
Wells has taken this discovery with humor and decided to use the song from the video, “Shooting Stars” by the Bag Raiders, as his new entrance music to the field. This choice has been rewarded with excellent in-game performance.
In his first game with the new music, Wells hit two home runs and contributed four RBIs. His offensive production has been key to the success of the Yankees, who remain atop the AL East. “I’m having a lot of fun with it. I’m embracing it and accepting the challenge,” Wells said.
Austin Wells said this viral TikTok video was shown in the Yankees' pregame hitters meeting. Anthony Volpe convinced him to use it as his walkup music. Juan Soto: "It was funny. I mean, he got everybody going."
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Wells shows his versatility
In addition to his offensive power, Wells has demonstrated his defensive ability behind the plate. His presence in the lineup has been fundamental for the Yankees, who have managed to stay in the fight for a playoff spot.
Wells’ teammates praise his talent and positive attitude. Juan Soto, another standout Yankees hitter, has expressed admiration for Wells’ ability to make good decisions at the plate and contribute to the team’s success.
Wells’ future with Yankees
Austin Wells has shown that he has great potential and is an important piece for the future of the Yankees. With his offensive and defensive talent, he has all the qualities to become a star player in the MLB.
