Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Exeter, NH, USA |
Latest News about Ben Malgeri
23/06/2026
Ben Malgeri made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers against the New York Yankees. He started in right field and recorded his first MLB hit off Carlos Rodón in the same game. The Tigers had promoted him from Triple-A Toledo after he opened the 2026 season with a strong .296/.401/.496 line.
18/06/2026
The Detroit Tigers selected Ben Malgeri's contract from Triple-A Toledo and added him to the major league roster. He earned the promotion after a breakout season in Toledo, where he hit .296 with nine home runs and 34 RBI over 65 games.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ben Malgeri is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Tigers in the 18th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Northeastern University and reached the majors on June 23, 2026, making his MLB debut and recording his first career hit in that game. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 215 lb |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Northeastern University |
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Career
| MLB Organization | Detroit Tigers | ||||||||
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| Position | Outfielder (primarily center field) | ||||||||
| Status | Active | ||||||||
| MLB Debut | 23/06/2026 | ||||||||
| First MLB Hit | 23/06/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was promoted to Double‑A Erie in the Tigers organization during his minor‑league career. | |
| 2. Has shown notable offensive improvement in the minors, highlighted by a breakout season in 2026. | |
| 3. Played college baseball at Northeastern University before being drafted. | |
| 4. Selected as a reserve outfielder for the Detroit Tigers in 2026, expected to see starts against left-handed pitching. | |
| 5. Recorded his first Major League hit against New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon on June 23, 2026. | |
| 6. Played college baseball at both Holy Cross and Northeastern University. | |
| 7. Was promoted to Triple-A Toledo during his minor-league career. |