Ben Rice
Position: Designated Hitter
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
Born: 1999-02-22, Cohasset, USA
Age: 27
Height/Weight: 6' 2" / 228 lbs
MLB Debut: 2024-06-18
College: Dartmouth College
Draft: 2021 (Round 12, Pick #363)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
Ben Rice is an American professional baseball designated hitter for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on February 22, 1999 in Cohasset, USA, he bats left and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Dartmouth and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2021 (Round 12, Pick #363).
Ben Rice made his Major League Baseball debut on June 18, 2024. Over 3 MLB seasons, he played in 326 games, amassing 278 hits, 69 home runs, and 176 RBIs along with 6 stolen bases. His career accolades include honors such as AL Player of the Week, Home Run Derby Participant, AL All-Star. Today, Ben Rice remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 515 | 90 | 133 | 36 | 88 | 3 | .258 | .355 | .877 |
| Career Regular Season | 1134 | 184 | 278 | 69 | 176 | 6 | .245 | .335 | .825 |
Career Statistics
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 138 PA: 595 AB: 515 R: 90 H: 133 2B: 22 3B: 3 HR: 36 RBI: 88 SB: 3 CS: 0 BB: 72 SO: 147 BA: .258 OBP: .355 SLG: .522 OPS: .877
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 138 PA: 530 AB: 467 R: 74 H: 119 2B: 28 3B: 4 HR: 26 RBI: 65 SB: 3 CS: 2 BB: 50 SO: 100 BA: .255 OBP: .337 SLG: .499 OPS: .836
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 50 PA: 178 AB: 152 R: 20 H: 26 2B: 6 3B: 0 HR: 7 RBI: 23 SB: 0 CS: 1 BB: 20 SO: 48 BA: .171 OBP: .264 SLG: .349 OPS: .613
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Yankees | American League | 138 | 595 | 515 | 90 | 133 | 22 | 3 | 36 | 88 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 147 | .258 | .355 | .522 | .877 | |
| 2025 | New York Yankees | American League | 138 | 530 | 467 | 74 | 119 | 28 | 4 | 26 | 65 | 3 | 2 | 50 | 100 | .255 | .337 | .499 | .836 | |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | American League | 50 | 178 | 152 | 20 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 48 | .171 | .264 | .349 | .613 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
6 Total AwardsAL Player of the Week
May 31, 2026Home Run Derby Participant
Jul 13, 2026AL All-Star
Jul 14, 2026EAS Player of the Week
Aug 13, 2023EAS Player of the Month
Aug 31, 2023MiLB.com Organization All-Star
Oct 18, 2023📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogAmerican League All-Stars activated 1B Ben Rice.
1B Ben Rice changed number to 22.
1B Ben Rice changed number to 42.
1B Ben Rice changed number to 22.
1B Ben Rice changed number to 42.
1B Ben Rice changed number to 22.
New York Yankees activated 1B Ben Rice.
1B Ben Rice roster status changed by New York Yankees.
