2026 Stats
AVG
.330
HR
12
RBI
27
R
30
SB
2
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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 2026.
Rejoins lineup Friday
Rice (hand) will start at first base and bat second in Friday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis
Rice missed each of the last four contests while recovering from a left hand contusion, but he's ready to go Friday as the Yankees begin a road trip. The 27-year-old leads all of baseball with a 1.214 OPS this season.
Rice missed each of the last four contests while recovering from a left hand contusion, but he's ready to go Friday as the Yankees begin a road trip. The 27-year-old leads all of baseball with a 1.214 OPS this season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+9%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+13%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .790 | 199 | 13 | 28 | .218 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .858 | 645 | 32 | 87 | .259 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | 1.283 | 36 | 5 | 7 | .355 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | 1.133 | 102 | 7 | 20 | .321 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+3%
OPS at Home
2026
+22%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .853 | 425 | 26 | 55 | .238 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .832 | 419 | 19 | 60 | .260 | ||||
| 2026Home | 1.302 | 65 | 8 | 16 | .320 | ||||
| 2026Away | 1.070 | 73 | 4 | 11 | .339 | ||||
| 2025Home | .854 | 256 | 14 | 27 | .250 | ||||
| 2025Away | .820 | 272 | 12 | 38 | .259 | ||||
| 2024Home | .587 | 104 | 4 | 12 | .159 | ||||
| 2024Away | .647 | 74 | 3 | 11 | .188 | ||||
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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
0.68BB Rate
16.7%K Rate
24.6%BABIP
.368ISO
.402AVG
.330OBP
.442SLG
.732OPS
1.174wOBA
.486Exit Velocity
94.7 mphHard Hit Rate
40.0%Barrels/PA
11.6%Expected BA
.319Expected SLG
.643Sprint Speed
22.8 ft/secGround Ball %
43.8%Line Drive %
18.8%Fly Ball %
37.5%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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Remains out of lineup Thursday
Rice (hand) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rangers.
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Idle for third straight game
Rice (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
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Remaining on bench Tuesday
Rice (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
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Not starting in series finale
Rice (hand) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
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Leaves early with hand contusion
The Yankees announced that Rice was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles due to a left hand contusion. He went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run prior to his departure.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.