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Inside the mind of Yankees’ Ben Rice, one of MLB’s unluckiest hitters since his debut
- Rice faced a pattern of bad luck at the plate despite strong underlying metrics in 2025.
- His 2025 wRC+ reached the top tier, but his OPS lagged due to bad luck.
- Rice acknowledges his process remains solid despite limited favorable results.
- He added 10 pounds and increased average exit velocity to boost power.
- Goldschmidt’s return as a defensive mentor aided Rice’s development at first base.
- Rice remains focused on his long-term goal of becoming a top hitter in the Yankees’ lineup.
- He ranks among a rare group of hitters in hard-hit and barrel metrics for 2025.
- Boone supported Rice’s continued development despite early-season resistance.
- Rice’s defense at first base has been a continued focus of his offseason work.
- Rice’s future with the Yankees hinges on sustaining his elite contact quality and control.
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