Ben Hess (baseball)
| Ben Hess | |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 3, 2002 Charleston, Illinois, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Benjamin William Hess (born September 3, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Yankees organization.
Amateur career
[edit]A native of Charleston, Illinois, Hess played college baseball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[1] In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Hess was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round, with the 26th overall selection, of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] On July 24, 2024, Hess signed with the Yankees on a $2.75 million contract.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ben Hess, the leader that the Alabama baseball pitching rotation will need in 2024".
- ^ "Ben Hess - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Kuty, Brendan (14 July 2024). "Yankees pick Alabama pitcher Ben Hess in first round of 2024 MLB Draft". The New York Times.
- ^ "Yankees take Alabama pitcher in first round of MLB draft". 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Notable Draft Signings: 7/24/22". mlbtraderumors. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB
- Alabama Crimson Tide bio
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