New York Yankees first base/catching prospect Ben Rice broke out of his 10-game power slide with his first multi-home run game of the season on Wednesday. Rice has hit a solid .245/.373/.
“Everybody saw the joy that Ben had getting his first big league ... the league would hold home run derbies if a game was tied after nine innings. That gave Rice yet another stage to impress.
Rice was predominantly a catcher during his rise through the Yankees’ farm system. If anything, the depth of catching talent ...
It doesn’t spell an end for Rice’s time at first base ... and defensively. Ben Rice provides a nice punch to the offense as he has some serious home run power, and if the Yankees roster ...
The early news on Giancarlo Stanton isn't entirely encouraging, as the Yankees may not have their slugging DH on Opening Day ...
Ben Rice is a natural catcher, but he learned first in the minors last year and replaced an injured Anthony Rizzo at the ...
Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Rice will work out with the team's catchers in camp in addition to taking reps at first base, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Rice has nearly 1,000 innings of ...
Yankees' catcher-first baseman Ben Rice takes live batting practice vs. Carlos Rodon during the opening workout of pitchers ...
Aaron Boone spoke to the media today, and in his media availability session mentioned that Ben Rice is working out with the ...
TAMPA – After spending the majority of his debut season at first base, Ben Rice is part of the Yankees’ backup catcher competition. Aaron Boone confirmed that on Wednesday, as Rice ...