Baseball isn’t always about stats and scores; sometimes, it’s about the unexpected passions of its players. Take Austin Wells, the Yankees’ catcher, who has combined his love for the game with a love for burritos, adding a flavorful twist to the season.

Austin Wells with a penchant for burritos. He’s taken his culinary enthusiasm to Instagram, creating an account solely dedicated to reviewing and rating burritos based on their tortillas, fillings, spice levels, and overall ambiance. This bold move has delighted fans, offering a tasty diversion from the usual baseball chatter.

Wells kicked off his burrito critiques with a chorizo breakfast burrito in Pittsburgh, awarding it a commendable 87 out of 100. His review, highlighting the “great flavor and perfectly cooked eggs,” when the post got reshared by Talkin’ Yanks on Twitter, fans lost their minds in the most MLB-Twitter way possible. One fan even tweeted, “Extend him now,” suggesting Wells’s food reviews might be just as valuable as his pitch-framing skills. Safe to say, he’s winning over Yankees fans both with his bat and his burrito takes.

Austin Wells has crowned himself a burrito expert—and honestly, we’re not arguing. He’s turning his Instagram into a full-blown burrito guidebook, breaking down flavor, spice level, and even the ambiance of the restaurant. The best part? It’s working. Yankees fans are completely on board. Who knew that one of the season’s most lovable storylines would come wrapped in foil with extra hot sauce?

Fans captivated by Austin Wells as burrito reviews go viral

Of course, the internet has erupted in response to Austin Wells’s new endeavor. Some people find the ratings funny, some perplexed, some happy. One thing is definite, though: Wells’s burrito-ranking system is widespread. Indeed, the classic New York vs. burrito argument is ageless. Although the city features world-class delis, bagels, pizza, and burritos? Not quite as much. One hot take? “This is insane because NYC has the worst burritos in the entire world.” Either way, Wells deserves props for putting burritos on the Yankees’ radar. That’s commitment.

Even off the field, Wells is proving he’s got great taste—in burritos and in vibes. His relaxed, funny personality shines through every post. One fan summed it up perfectly: “What a chill dude.” He’s not trying too hard, not chasing clout—just out here giving honest food reviews and winning hearts with every bite of chorizo.

A classic way to show respect for someone who unexpectedly acts compassionately or functionally is, “Not all heroes wear capes.”  Some bring spicy sauce in their duffel bags and don chest protection. Austin Wells offers us something far more essential in a season sometimes overshadowed by trade rumors and injury statistics: culinary optimism.

Baseball and burritos might sound like a weird combo, but Wells made it work—and fans noticed. One even called it, “The crossover I didn’t know I needed.” Honestly? Same. He’s carved out a new space in fan culture that mixes personality, food, and fun. And now we can’t imagine baseball without burrito reviews.

It looks like this Yankees player has touched the nerve of a food lover. This one started an entirely fresh argument, “That’s a taco. Burritos are 4x that size.” Size counts, evidently, particularly in burrito land. Hey, maybe Wells is evaluating quality above mass-produced. It also gives Wells’s idea some humor and controversy. This kind of remark starts a discussion and keeps the supporters involved more.  It also reveals people’s passion for food and commitment to adequately cooking it.

Austin Wells may still be developing as a catcher, but off the field? He’s already a legend. In an era where fans crave connection and humor, Wells showed up with a breakfast burrito and gave us exactly that. The result? Total fan love. In a way, he’s making baseball a little more flavorful—one chorizo bite at a time.