THE MAKING OF AUSTIN WELLS

It looks like Austin Wells is coming into his own.

Last night was a great night for Wells, as well at the Yankees. YES Network writes:

"Wells hit two-run homers in the third and eighth innings, powering the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.

Wells hit a two-run shot in a three-run third off Erick Fedde (8-8) to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead. He connected again later off Riley O’Brien for a 6-3 lead.

It was Wells’ first career multi-homer game and the rookie catcher is hitting .346 (28-for-81) with five homers and 21 RBIs in 20 games as New York’s cleanup hitter protecting Aaron Judge mostly when the Yankees face right-handed starters."

The biggest thing I'd like to see for Wells is that he's the everyday catcher for the Yankees.  Back in the day it was normal to have these guys behind the dish and really gelling with the pitchers.  Thurman Munson comes to mind, even Jorge Posada to some extent.  I know it takes a toll on catchers and that's fair, but even for the purposes of getting at bats and really focusing in on hitting, that would be the key to Wells success.  

The Yanks bounced back after losing 2 in a row and Wells was key to this win.  I like Wells, but I didn't see what many saw until recently... and now I am understanding the need to have Wells there.  It's good for the Yanks, especially down the stretch.