History of Ben Rice (baseball) in Timeline

Benjamin Kimball Rice, an American professional baseball player, currently plays for the New York Yankees in MLB. Primarily a first baseman and designated hitter, he also has experience as a catcher. Rice played college baseball at Dartmouth College before being drafted by the Yankees in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB draft. He began his MLB career in 2024.

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February 22, 1999: Benjamin Kimball Rice Born

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

2020: Organized Ivy League scrimmages

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

2021: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2021, Ben Rice played collegiate summer baseball for 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, hitting .197 in 23 combined games.

2021: Drafted by 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 Tarpons

In 2022, Ben Rice played for the Tampa Tarpons, appearing in 68 games and achieving a .267/.368/.442 batting line with nine home runs and 36 RBIs.

2023: Promoted to High-A and Double-A

In 2023, Ben Rice began with Tampa before being promoted to the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades and Double-A Somerset Patriots, accumulating a .324/.434/.615 slash line with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs.

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 recorded his first major league hit that day.

2024: MLB Debut

In 2024, Ben Rice made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Yankees.

2024: Promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

In 2024, Ben Rice started the season with Somerset and on June 5th was promoted to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, where he batted .294/.428/.661.