The Unexpected Yankees Catcher Story: Rice'S Domination

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2 catcher behind austin wells. Ben rice, a versatile player who’s mostly played first base and designated hitter the last two years, made his first big-league start behind the plate. · how rare would it be if, say, austin wells and either j. c. · ben rice will get to don the famous tools of ignorance on wednesday night. “i think this guy’s a major-league catcher, catching coordinator tanner swanson said. Yet, with wells slumping, andrice playing very well behind the … · as the new york yankees kick off spring training, all eyes are on the unexpected development surrounding the backup catcher position. · that’s why ben rice again was the yankees’ catcher with slumping austin wells again on the bench for monday night’s 6-2 win over the twins at yankee stadium. · ben rice’s uncertain path in the yankees’ lineup as the new york yankees eagerly anticipate the return of giancarlo stanton, they face a complex lineup puzzle that … The new york yankees slugger is making his first career start at catcher. Even though the yankees lost 3-2 to the … · yankees catching prospect ben rice has had an unbelievable season in double-a somerset, a lefty power bat thats blossoming as one of the best hitters in new yorks farm … Escarra or ben rice do the bulk of the yankees catching in 2025? · brought up as a catcher, ben rice has caught just 7. 2 big league innings, and his only in-game opportunities have come in blowout situations. Ben rice is a natural catcher, and he has quickly ascended to the role of newyork yankees no. · ben rice’s hot bat and solid defense could make him the yankees’ starting catcher over austin wells. That kind of bat behind the plate is a huge plus, and rice can also play first base. The rookie is making it hard to keep him out of the lineup. · the yankees have also utilized rice more at catcher recently. Amidst the various offseason changes … · ben rice homers in yankees’ 6-2 win over twins as austin wells sits for second time in three games, intensifying new york’s catching competition during playoff push. · the yankees believe rice is ready for the challenge. · the new york yankees are exploring ben rice as a catching option, hoping his elite bat offsets defensive growing pains in a tight playoff race. Pretty darn rare.