Quick Info
| Profession | American professional baseball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/02/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA |
Latest News about Ben Rice
10/04/2026
Ben Rice emerged as one of the Yankees' top hitters early in the 2026 season, producing elite batting-average and on-base production while serving as a key middle-of-the-order bat. Reports noted that he was leading the league in batting average and OPS at that point, though his run was briefly interrupted by a left-hand contusion that sidelined him day-to-day after a pickoff-play injury.
24/12/2025
Rice entered the 2026 season off a breakout 2025 campaign in which he became the Yankees' everyday first baseman. He finished 2025 with 26 home runs and a 131 OPS+ across 530 plate appearances, establishing himself as a core part of the club's lineup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Benjamin Kimball Rice |
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| Known For | Playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball |
| MLB Debut | 18/06/2024 |
| Current Team | New York Yankees |
| Positions | First baseman, designated hitter, catcher |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
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| Weight | 228 lbs |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Noble and Greenough School |
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| College | Dartmouth College |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the New York Yankees in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, 363rd overall |
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| Minor League/Amateur Notes | Played college baseball at Dartmouth and later progressed through the Yankees organization |
| Professional Status | Active |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ben_rice22/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played both baseball and hockey in school. | |
| 2. Served as captain of his high school baseball team. | |
| 3. Was named First-Team All-Independent School League and team MVP in high school. |