Ben Rortvedt
Position: Catcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
Born: 1997-09-25, Madison, USA
Age: 28
Height/Weight: 5' 10" / 210 lbs
MLB Debut: 2021-04-30
College: Verona Area (WI) HS
Draft: 2016 (Round 2, Pick #56)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
Ben Rortvedt is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on September 25, 1997 in Madison, USA, he bats left and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Verona Area (WI) HS and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2016 (Round 2, Pick #56).
Ben Rortvedt made his Major League Baseball debut on April 30, 2021. Across 1 seasons on the mound, he pitched 2.0 innings with 1 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.50. His career accolades include honors such as World Series Championship. Today, Ben Rortvedt remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Regular Season | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 2.50 |
| Career Regular Season | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2.50 |
Career Statistics
Tm: Tampa Bay Rays Lg: American League W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 4.50 G: 1 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 2.0 H: 3 R: 1 ER: 1 HR: 1 BB: 2 SO: 1 WHIP: 2.50
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays | American League | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.50 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
1 Total AwardsWorld Series Championship
Nov 1, 2025📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogOklahoma City Comets activated C Ben Rortvedt.
Los Angeles Dodgers sent C Ben Rortvedt outright to Oklahoma City Comets.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated C Ben Rortvedt for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of C Ben Rortvedt from Oklahoma City Comets.
C Ben Rortvedt assigned to Oklahoma City Comets.
New York Mets traded C Ben Rortvedt to Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Chayce McDermott.
Syracuse Mets activated C Ben Rortvedt from the 7-day injured list.
Syracuse Mets placed C Ben Rortvedt on the 7-day injured list.
