Yankees’ Ben Rice continuing to keep pace with MLB’s best: ‘must-watch TV’
Ben Rice of the New York Yankees is having an impressive season, tying with Aaron Judge for the team lead in home runs. Despite a recent slump, he has shown resilience and continues to be a standout hitter in Major League Baseball. His performance has garnered praise from teammates and coaches, highlighting his growth and potential as a player.
- ▪Ben Rice hit his 10th home run of the year on April 27, matching Aaron Judge for the team lead.
- ▪As of late May, Rice and Judge are tied with 17 home runs each.
- ▪Rice has a batting average of .303 and an OPS of 1.047, ranking him among the top hitters in the league.
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MLB New York Yankees Yankees’ Ben Rice continuing to keep pace with MLB’s best: ‘must-watch TV’ By Greg Joyce Published May 31, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When Ben Rice clubbed his 10th home run of the year on April 27, again matching Aaron Judge for the team lead, he chuckled when asked about keeping pace with the Yankees captain. “I don’t know how long this is going to last, but I’m enjoying it right now being this close,” he joked. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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