Tyler Austin

About

Outfielder and first baseman with the New York Yankees who made his MLB debut in 2016. 

Before Fame

He was selected in the 13th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees; but wouldn't play right away due to injuries.

Trivia

He was rated the fourth best Yankees prospect in 2013 by Baseball America.

Family Life

A Georgia native, his father Christopher Austin is an Atlanta Braves fan.

Associated With

One of his teammates on the 2012 All-Star Futures team was Xander Bogaerts, who was part of the 2013 World Series-winning Boston Red Sox.