The Yankees Slugger Who Defied His Way to The Big Leagues

Ben Rice grew up in the heart of Red Sox country dreaming of playing for the Yankees. Somehow, that dream came true. From an overlooked Ivy League catcher and 12th-round pick to an All-Star slugger and cornerstone of the Yankees’ lineup, Rice took one of the most unlikely paths to MLB stardom. And along the way, the Massachusetts native became a postseason nightmare for his hometown Red Sox. Written & Narrated by: Jonah Birenbaum (@Birenball | X) Produced & Edited by: Stephen Addante (@stephenaddante | Instagram) Thumbnail Design by: William 'Magoo' O'keefe Follow us on Instagram:   / thescore   Follow us on Facebook:   / thescore   Follow us on X:   / thescore   0:00 A Yankees Fan in Red Sox Territory 2:01 The Ivy League Path to the Big Leagues 4:03 From 12th Round Pick to Major League Talent 5:57 Becoming the Ultimate Red Sox Killer #benrice #newyorkyankees #mlb