Ben Rice
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Ben Rice

1B#222024-2025Bats: LeftThrows: RightJudge Era (2017--Present)

Born: February 22, 1999 in Cohasset, MA, USA

Yankees Career

Games
188
AVG
.234
HR
33
RBI
88
Hits
145
SB
3

Career Summary

Ben Rice played first baseman for the New York Yankees from 2024-2025. Over 2 seasons, he appeared in 188 games, batting .234 with 33 home runs and 88 RBI. He also appeared in 6 postseason games.

YearTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBAVGOBPSLGOPS
2024NYY5015220266072320480.171.264.349.613
2025NYY138467741192842665501003.255.337.499.836
2026NYY

Stats via MLB Stats API & Baseball Savant. Statcast data from 2025 season.

Statcast

Percentile Rankings

vs. all MLB batters with min. 50 plate appearances.

xwOBA

0.4

97th

xBA

0.3

94th

xSLG

0.6

97th

Avg Exit Velo

93.3 mph

95th

Barrel%

15.4%

92nd

Hard Hit%

56.1%

97th

Sweet Spot%

39.3%

92nd

Bat Speed

73.4 mph

68th

Squared-Up%

31.2%

89th

Chase%

21.2%

91st

Whiff%

21.2%

71st

K%

18.9%

65th

BB%

9.4%

63rd

Contact Quality

Barrel
Hard Hit (non-barrel)
Soft/Medium

Batted Ball Type

Spray Chart

368 batted balls

Out
Single
Double
Triple
Home Run

Hot/Cold Zones

Batting Average

Batting Avg · 2047 pitches

Slugging

Slugging · 2047 pitches

Whiff Rate

Whiff Rate · 2047 pitches

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Ben Rice play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Ben Rice appeared in 6 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Ben Rice didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Ben Rice's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Ben Rice born?
Ben Rice was born in Cohasset, MA, USA. Ben Rice went on to play for the New York Yankees from 2024-2025, representing the franchise at the major league level.
How is Ben Rice performing this season?
Ben Rice's current performance data -- including advanced metrics from Baseball Savant -- is available in the analytics section above. Ben Rice's profile includes percentile rankings, batted ball data, and plate discipline metrics for the New York Yankees.