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
Ben Malgeri made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers on June 23, 2026, against the New York Yankees. In his first career game, he recorded his first MLB hit off pitcher Carlos Rodon while playing right field and batting ninth. The Tigers selected his contract from Triple-A Toledo earlier that week following a breakout season where he posted a .296/.401/.496 slash line over 65 games.
The Detroit Tigers announced the selection of Ben Malgeri's contract from Triple-A Toledo, promoting him to the major league roster. Malgeri, 26, earned the promotion after a standout season in Toledo where he demonstrated significant offensive improvement, hitting for a .296 batting average with a .401 on-base percentage and .496 slugging percentage across 65 games.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ben Malgeri is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Detroit Tigers organization. He was drafted by the Tigers in the 18th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Northeastern University and has progressed through the minor leagues, reaching Triple‑A by 2026. On June 23, 2026, he made his Major League debut and recorded his first career hit against the New York Yankees. |
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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. |