It felt inevitable that the New York Yankees would reevaluate their catching situation before the stretch run of the season.

Now, Ben Rice appears to be the clear choice, earning his second straight start behind the plate on Tuesday night.

Rice’s offensive profile is hard to ignore

In what is essentially his rookie season, Rice has already shown the kind of bat the Yankees desperately need.

He ranks in the 94th percentile or better in barrel rate, average exit velocity, and hard-hit rate across the league.

Rice has posted a .232/.327/.459 slash line with 17 home runs, giving him one of the top power bats on the roster.

Even more encouraging, his plate discipline metrics like whiff rate and chase rate are above league average; great for a young hitter.

Why Rice fits the Yankees’ imme

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