Where should I draft Austin Wells in 2027?

Austin Wells is 429th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 36 in a 12-team draft, and 387th in standard points leagues.

Is Austin Wells a keeper for 2027?

He is worth a round 36 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.

What positions is Austin Wells eligible at?

By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at C. Leagues set their own thresholds.

What team does Austin Wells play for?

Austin Wells is listed with the New York Yankees, the starting catcher on the depth chart.

Austin Wells fantasy outlook 2027

Austin Wells ranks 429th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 22nd among catchers, and 387th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 17 HR, 48 R, 54 RBI, 5 SB, .218 AVG. In 2026 he hit .186 with 14 home runs and 4 stolen bases in 388 plate appearances. His quality of contact (.301 expected wOBA) ran ahead of his results (.281 wOBA), so there is room for better luck. He plays next season at 27.

CNew York Yankeesthe starting catcherAge 27 next seasonBats L, throws R

Overall (5x5)

#429

of 1184

Catcher

#22

of 89

Points leagues

#387

195 proj. pts

Dynasty

#429

Keeper value

Round 36

12-team draft

Batting: projection and recent seasons

Austin Wells batting lines
Season	G	PA	R	HR	RBI	SB	BB%	K%	AVG	OBP	SLG
2027 projection	129	439	48	17	54	5	9.9%	24.3%	.218	.301	.394
2026	122	388	39	14	32	4	12.4%	26.5%	.186	.292	.332
2025	126	448	51	21	71	5	6.7%	26.3%	.219	.275	.436

2026 splits

His line by the hand of the pitcher and by park.

Austin Wells 2026 splits
Split	PA	AVG	OBP	SLG	HR	K
vs left-handed pitchers	99	.122	.192	.244	3	29
vs right-handed pitchers	289	.209	.326	.365	11	74
Home	189	.196	.335	.346	6	51
Away	199	.177	.251	.320	8	52

2026 Statcast and advanced numbers

xBA

.210

xSLG

.362

xwOBA

.301

wOBA

.281

wRC+

WAR

1.7

Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.

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Anthony Nunez
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David Hamilton
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Best fantasy teammates

New York Yankees depth chart

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Max Fried
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#87

Common questions

Where should I draft Austin Wells in 2027?
Austin Wells is 429th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 36 in a 12-team draft, and 387th in standard points leagues.
Is Austin Wells a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 36 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Austin Wells eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at C. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Austin Wells play for?
Austin Wells is listed with the New York Yankees, the starting catcher on the depth chart.

More: 2027 catcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 429th pick on our board.

By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is built Report a wrong number