History of Ben Rice (baseball) in Timeline

Benjamin Kimball Rice is an American professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Dartmouth College before being drafted by the Yankees in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB draft. Rice made his debut in the major leagues in 2024.

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February 22, 1999: Benjamin Rice's Birth

On February 22, 1999, Benjamin Kimball Rice was born. He is an American professional baseball first baseman.

2020: Organized Ivy League scrimmages

In 2020, Ben Rice helped organize scrimmages among Ivy League baseball players due to decreased playing opportunities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Played for the Cotuit Kettleers

In 2021, Ben Rice played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2021: First Professional Season

In 2021, Ben Rice spent his first professional season with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Yankees and Single-A Tampa Tarpons.

2021: Drafted by the New York Yankees

In 2021, Ben Rice was selected by the New York Yankees in the 12th round of the MLB draft.

2022: Played for Tampa

In 2022, Ben Rice played in 68 games for Tampa, hitting .267/.368/.442 with nine home runs and 36 runs batted in.

2023: Promotions During the Season

In 2023, Ben Rice started with Tampa before being promoted to the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades and Double-A Somerset Patriots. He played 73 games split between the three affiliates.

June 18, 2024: MLB Promotion and Debut

On June 18, 2024, Ben Rice was promoted to the major leagues by the Yankees and made his debut against the Baltimore Orioles. He also recorded his first major league hit that day.