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.
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYY | 50 | 152 | 20 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 20 | 48 | 0 | .171 | .264 | .349 | .613 |
| 2025 | NYY | 138 | 467 | 74 | 119 | 28 | 4 | 26 | 65 | 50 | 100 | 3 | .255 | .337 | .499 | .836 |
| 2026 | NYY | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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.