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Ben Hess (baseball)

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Ben Hess
New York Yankees
Pitcher
Born: (2002-09-03) September 3, 2002 (age 21)
Moline, 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.

Career

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Hess played college baseball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[1] He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round, with the 26th overall selection, of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3] On July 24, 2024, Hess signed with the Yankees on a $2.75 million contract.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ben Hess, the leader that the Alabama baseball pitching rotation will need in 2024".
  2. ^ Kuty, Brendan (14 July 2024). "Yankees pick Alabama pitcher Ben Hess in first round of 2024 MLB Draft". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Yankees take Alabama pitcher in first round of MLB draft". 15 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Notable Draft Signings: 7/24/22". mlbtraderumors. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
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