2025 Stats
AVG
.255
HR
26
RBI
65
R
74
SB
3
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
The late great Steve Moyer would often throw out names in LABR with the label, "the sabermetric darling...." If Moyer was still with us today, he would no doubt slap that label on Ben Rice because the youngster absolutely earned it in 2025. Rice did not have enough plate appearances to qualify for leaderboards last season, but his barrel percentage and chase percentage along with an intriguing xwOBA were enough to get fantasy managers intrigued. That, and the news he may catch some games in 2026. Everything was a Ricearoni treat, as Rice not only raked, but he ended up catching enough to qualify for the position in 2026 and greatly raising his fantasy profile for this draft season. Rice, unsurprisingly, had his issues against fellow southpaws, hitting .208 with just seven of his 26 home runs against them, but his home/road home run splits were nearly dead even along with his batting average. His numbers really took off after the break, as Rice hit .281/.352/.542 in the 60 games leading into October. There are few players whose 2026 outlook has changed in the past year more than Rice's. As long as he continues to hit like this, the Yankees can live with the defensive issues. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Yankees in March of 2025.
Will still get regular reps vs. LHP
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Rice will play regularly against lefties in addition to righties this season, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis
The Yankees re-signed Paul Goldschmidt last week, giving Rice a potential roadblock to everyday playing time at first base. However, while Goldschmidt will be given starts against lefty hurlers as a short-side platoon option, Rice is still expected to see plenty of action versus southpaws. Boone also noted that Rice could see a little playing time at catcher on days Goldschmidt starts at first base.
The Yankees re-signed Paul Goldschmidt last week, giving Rice a potential roadblock to everyday playing time at first base. However, while Goldschmidt will be given starts against lefty hurlers as a short-side platoon option, Rice is still expected to see plenty of action versus southpaws. Boone also noted that Rice could see a little playing time at catcher on days Goldschmidt starts at first base.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+19%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+14%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .683 | 163 | 8 | 21 | .189 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .810 | 543 | 25 | 67 | .248 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .752 | 118 | 7 | 18 | .208 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .860 | 410 | 19 | 47 | .269 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .483 | 45 | 1 | 3 | .135 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .654 | 133 | 6 | 20 | .183 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+1%
OPS on Road
2025
+4%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | .778 | 360 | 18 | 39 | .224 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .783 | 346 | 15 | 49 | .244 | ||||
| 2025Home | .854 | 256 | 14 | 27 | .250 | ||||
| 2025Away | .820 | 272 | 12 | 38 | .259 | ||||
| 2024Home | .587 | 104 | 4 | 12 | .159 | ||||
| 2024Away | .647 | 74 | 3 | 11 | .188 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ben Rice compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.50BB Rate
9.5%K Rate
18.9%BABIP
.271ISO
.244AVG
.255OBP
.337SLG
.499OPS
.836wOBA
.363Exit Velocity
93.3 mphHard Hit Rate
40.5%Barrels/PA
10.8%Expected BA
.290Expected SLG
.550Sprint Speed
23.3 ft/secGround Ball %
39.6%Line Drive %
19.2%Fly Ball %
41.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Rice's play initially upon his promotion fueled optimism, but just as quickly as he worked his way into Yankees fans' good graces, he fell out of favor. After his three-homer game July 6, Rice hit .112/.209/.235 over his next 32 games, earning a trip back to Triple-A for the final month. Following the departure of Anthony Rizzo, the Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to serve as their primary first baseman for 2025. Rice will likely begin his age-26 season back in the minors serving as depth. His focus has to be on earning and making the most of his next major-league opportunity.
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Gets company at 1B in Goldschmidt
Rice is slated to be the Yankees' primary first baseman in 2026, but Paul Goldschmidt -- who the team re-signed Friday -- is expected to frequently start at the position against lefty pitchers, Randy Miller of NJ.com reports.
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Will play 'a lot' versus lefties
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that he expects Rice to play "a lot" against left-handed pitchers in 2026, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
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Viewed as primary first baseman
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that he views Rice as the team's primary first baseman next season, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
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Retreating to bench
Rice is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the ALDS versus the Blue Jays.
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Drawing start against southpaw
Rice will start at first base and bat fifth Thursday in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Red Sox.
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Slated for everyday role
Rice is expected to be the first option at first base for the Yankees in 2026 despite the recent addition of Paul Goldschmidt, according to Randy Miller of NJ.com.
Analysis
Rice is slated to be the Yankees' primary first baseman in 2026, but don't be surprised if Goldschmidt sees starts against left-handed pitchers. Rice is also able to play as a catcher, so he might find a way to sneak into the lineup even when Goldschmidt is on the field.
Rice is slated to be the Yankees' primary first baseman in 2026, but don't be surprised if Goldschmidt sees starts against left-handed pitchers. Rice is also able to play as a catcher, so he might find a way to sneak into the lineup even when Goldschmidt is on the field.