Quick Info
| Profession | American professional baseball player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/02/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Ben Rice
Rice was listed as a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award, which honors the best hitter in each league. He entered the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays with 41 home runs and a .897 OPS in the regular season. He then hit two more home runs in ALDS Game 2, extending his postseason home run total.
Ben Rice delivered one of the most remarkable offensive performances in recent MLB postseason history in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. He went 4-for-5 with two home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in six runs in the Yankees' 9-0 win. He became the first Yankees player to record multiple homers, including a grand slam, in a postseason game.
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.
Do you like Ben Rice?
You can vote only once.
87% like · 13% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Benjamin Kimball Rice |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 228 lbs |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Noble and Greenough School |
|---|---|
| College | Dartmouth College |
Family
| Father | Dan Rice |
|---|
Career
| Draft | Selected by the New York Yankees in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, 363rd overall | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor League/Amateur Notes | Played college baseball at Dartmouth and later progressed through the Yankees organization | ||||||
| Professional Status | Active | ||||||
| Awards |
|
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. | |
| 4. Hit two home runs and a grand slam in a single 2026 postseason game, a Yankees postseason record for RBIs in one game. |
Social Media