The New York Yankees haven’t really had an answer at catcher this past season, cycling between Austin Wells and Ben Rice, as Wells had regressed a bit from his normal self. However, that might not be the case for this season.

When Luis Severino talked to his wife following the Dominican Republic’s one-sided win over the Netherlands, his performance wasn’t the topic of conversation. She wanted to talk about Austin Wells’ home run.

Perhaps nobody was happier the Yankees won Wednesday night than catcher Austin Wells, after his embarrassing mental lapse on the bases cost New York an opportunity in the ninth inning. "I think I just was being an idiot," he said. Anthony Volpe hit a tying ...

Born and raised in the United States, Austin Wells is another international player on the Dominican Republic roster in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. However, his eligibility to represent the Caribbean nation is fully supported by the tournament’s rules.

Listen to various calls of Austin Wells' home run to secure the Dominican Republic's 10-0 win against Korea in the World Baseball Classic

Austin Wells can play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic thanks to the tournament's eligibility rules.

Cristopher Sánchez pitched five shutout innings, allowing two hits, and the Dominican Republic offense pounded out a 10-0, seven-inning win in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. Austin Wells hit a three-run home run for the 10-run rule to take effect in the bottom of the seventh.