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Yankees have a red-hot lefty slugger dominating Double-A

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Keep your eyes peeled, New York Yankees fans; a left-handed slugger is making waves in Double-A. We’re talking about Ben Rice, a 24-year-old catcher who kicked off 2023 in the Yankees’ high-A ranks and has since ascended rapidly through the minor leagues. His secret weapons? Astounding power and an uncanny knack for making contact.

Rice’s Impressive Stats: A Breakdown

In just 32 games at Double-A, Rice is posting a scintillating slash line of .326/.389/.674. If that doesn’t get you excited, how about this: he’s belted 12 home runs and driven in 36 RBIs.