Austin Wynns Stats & Scouting Report

AB	38
AVG	.395
OBP	.439
SLG	.684
HR	3

Full name Robert Austin Wynns
Born 12/10/1990 in San Diego, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Fresno State
Debut 06/05/2018
Drafted in the 10th round (309th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2013 (signed for $10,000).

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Fresno State didn't return many innings from their 2012 team in 2013, but felt confident their pitchers would be fine because Wynns was behind the plate. He makes pitchers better because he can get them pitches from the umpire and gives them confidence to trust their stuff because he's a blocking machine. He is a leader on the field and keeps the running game in check with solid-average arm strength. He has decent athleticism in his solid, 6-foot-2, 205-pound build. At the plate, he has the strength to run into a few balls, but profiles as a below-average hitter.

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A senior sign in 2013 out of Fresno State, Wynns got an invitation to major league spring training in 2017 and has long been on the coaching staff's radar for his defensive abilities. He followed an eye-opening stint in the Arizona Fall League in 2016 with his best year as a pro. He threw out 38.2 percent of would-be basestealers in 2017 and was charged with just five passed balls in 781.1 innings for Double-A Bowie, career-bests in both categories. Wynns has an above-average arm with consistent pop times around 2.0 seconds, and presents a good target for his pitchers behind the plate. His bat has also come around, to the tune of .281/.377/.419 with a career-high 10 home runs and 18 doubles. A prototypical catcher, Wynns could be a good long-term complement to Chance Sisco behind the plate. He'll likely get another chance to make an impression in a crowded catching scene during major league camp in 2018, but could be the everyday catcher at Triple-A Norfolk if Sisco makes the big league club.

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Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Baltimore Orioles in 2019
Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Baltimore Orioles in 2018

Career Transactions

C Austin Wynns changed number to 38.
C Austin Wynns changed number to 42.
Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of C Austin Wynns from Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds invited non-roster C Austin Wynns to spring training.
C Austin Wynns assigned to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent C Austin Wynns to a minor league contract.
C Austin Wynns elected free agency.
Cincinnati Reds sent C Austin Wynns outright to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds activated C Austin Wynns from the 60-day injured list.
Cincinnati Reds transferred C Austin Wynns from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right teres major tear.
Cincinnati Reds placed C Austin Wynns on the 10-day injured list. Right teres major tear.
Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of C Austin Wynns from Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds sent C Austin Wynns outright to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds designated C Austin Wynns for assignment.
Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of C Austin Wynns from Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds sent C Austin Wynns outright to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds designated C Austin Wynns for assignment.
Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of C Austin Wynns from Louisville Bats.
Colorado Rockies activated C Austin Wynns.
Colorado Rockies claimed C Austin Wynns off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
Colorado Rockies claimed C Austin Wynns off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated C Austin Wynns for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent C Austin Wynns.
C Austin Wynns elected free agency.
San Francisco Giants designated C Austin Wynns for assignment.
San Francisco Giants selected the contract of C Austin Wynns from Sacramento River Cats.
C Austin Wynns roster status changed by San Francisco Giants.
San Francisco Giants invited non-roster C Austin Wynns to spring training.
San Francisco Giants sent C Austin Wynns outright to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants designated C Austin Wynns for assignment.