There are questions about the glove of the Yankees’ new temporary first baseman. He came through college and the system primarily as a catcher, and a scout referred to him as “more of a DH.” There …
There are questions about the glove of the Yankees’ new temporary first baseman. He came through college and the system primarily as a catcher, and a scout referred to him as “more of a DH.”was called up Tuesday
Even before the injury, there were wonders about Rizzo’s viability during a season in which his defense has taken a step back and his OPS is down to .630. Rice’s head coach at Dartmouth, Bob Whalen, raved about a strong swing from a former high school hockey star — “All those guys hit left-handed, and they’re all good low-ball hitters,” Whalen said about skaters-turned-hitters — raved about Rice’s work ethic, the tall and lean college catcher picking up yoga and an assortment of drills to help his hip mobility; and raved about the person the Yankees have promoted.
He remained on campus in the early days of the pandemic and pestered his coach about how he could help the team. “They called it the Rice League,” Whalen said. “They all just wanted a place to work out and keep going.”
Sports Anthony Rizzo New York Yankees
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How Yankees plan to use Ben Rice, who will debut with Aaron Boone absentThe New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles begin a three-game series on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Read more »
Yankees’ Ben Rice plans on contributing as Anthony Rizzo’s replacement, collects first hitThe Yankees called up Ben Rice to replace the injured Anthony Rizzo at first base.
Read more »
Yankees’ Ben Rice plans on contributing as Anthony Rizzo’s replacement, collects first hitThe Yankees called up Ben Rice to replace the injured Anthony Rizzo at first base.
Read more »
Anthony Rizzo injury: 1B could miss 4-6 weeks, Yankees call up Ben RiceAnthony Rizzo was trying to work through a brutal slump but now he has landed on the injured list.
Read more »
Yankees calling up hot prospect Ben Rice to replace Anthony RizzoRice is the Yankees’ No. 12 prospect, according to MLB.com, and has displayed strong offensive skills since being selected in the 12th round of the 2021 draft.
Read more »
Juan Soto Says Time With Yankees Has Exceeded Expectations: 'I'm More Than Happy'Yankees outfielder Juan Soto believes his time with the Yankees has exceeded his own expectations.
Read more »