Ben Rice was one of the most-discussed names in the Yankees’ farm system following a 2023 campaign where he hit 16 home runs in just 48 games for the Somerset Patriots.
Every season some prospects pop off in the Yankees’ organization, coming out of nowhere to end up universally ranked in their top 30. Last year, Ben Rice was one of the most unexpected stories in the system, going from an older left-handed bat in High-A to one of the best hitters in their farm system.
Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from April 28th. Editor’s note: Sorry folks, there will be fewer comments today on the players’ performances than I’d normally like, due to extenuating circumstances.
First base has become a bit of a problem for the Yankees, as Anthony Rizzo is off to a slow start after a lost season in 2023 due to his concussion. It’s far too early to call for a change to their regular lineup, especially for a player with zero experience above the Double-A level, but Ben Rice is certainly pushing the envelope.
Trystan Vrieling dominates, Ben Rice eats, and Omar Martinez swats. Welcome to the third edition of the 2024 weekly minor league roundup, where I review each Yankees affiliate from the week before and the prospects playing there.
Another week of successful games for the Yankees’ Minor League affiliates, as the organization is continuing to see some of their top prospects take off.
Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from April 20th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 5-2 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs CF Brandon Lockridge 1-4, 2 RBI, 2 K SS Caleb Durbin 0-3, 1 R, 1 BB RF Everson Pereira 1-3, 1 2B, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 CS DH T.J.
A late stage breakout makes for an interesting prospect. For a prospect to make consistent headlines, they usually have to fall into one of two categories.
The Yankees made seven roster moves on Sunday, reassigning several players to Triple-A and minor league camp. After the loss to the Tigers, they announced three more moves, including one of their promising young players who could be in line to take over at first base long-term.
One of the biggest breakout prospects for the Yankees this past season was Ben Rice, a little-known catcher from Dartmouth who showed off an incredible ability to generate power at the plate.
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