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My Take
Ben Rice is one of those guys who makes you do a double-take — a 12th-round pick out of Dartmouth (yes, an Ivy Leaguer) who somehow outpaced just about every expectation the Yankees had for him and made his big-league debut in 2024 at 25 years old. What I love about his story is that it quietly flips the script on the "can't miss" draft hype machine: no first-round fanfare, no viral showcase reel from high school, just a guy who kept hitting, kept grinding through the minors, and eventually forced New York's hand. Playing first base, catcher, and designated hitter shows real versatility too, and the Yankees don't exactly hand roster spots to guys who aren't ready. I'm genuinely curious to see how his career develops — the late-bloomer arc is always the most fun to watch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Rice
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・ライス
- Reading
- べん・らいす
- Born
- February 22, 1999 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Occupation
- baseball player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Rice born?
Born February 22, 1999 (age 27).
What does Ben Rice do?
Ben Rice works as baseball player.
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.