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Yankees’ exciting lefty bat could be a home run machine after adding 10 pounds of muscle

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The Yankees have been waiting for a young bat to emerge and solidify a role in their lineup, and they believe Ben Rice could be that player. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has dominated at every level of the minors, but he hit a wall in the majors last season across 50 games. Now, with added strength and a refined approach, Rice is looking to turn potential into production.

Power Built for Yankee Stadium

Rice’s offensive profile is exactly what the Yankees want—power from the left side with the ability to drive the ball to all fields.