Credit to Austin Wells. He’s honest.
But because of that, he might have a little extra work to do in order to earn the support of Yankees fans.
New York on Wednesday selected the sophomore catcher out of the University of Arizona with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. Wells, who bats lefty, is a solid hitter who is an equally adept defensive catcher.
However, he grew up a Red Sox fan.
That’s right, Wells, who grew up outside of Las Vegas, admitted that Boston’s 2004 postseason run turned him into a Sox fan.
“Yes, I was a Red Sox fan growing up,” Wells said, via USA Today.
Because of who drafted him, he’s since had to change allegiances.
“I think everybody’s mind changed (Wednesday) night after hearing my name called,” Wells said. “I’m definitely a big Yankee fan now.”
We’re sure this nugget of information won’t just disappear — just like that old photo of Aaron Judge in Red Sox garb.
