Ben Hess (baseball) explained

Ben Hess
Team:New York Yankees
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:3 September 2002
Birth Place: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

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ben Hess, the leader that the Alabama baseball pitching rotation will need in 2024 .
  2. Web site: Ben Hess - Profile . pointstreak.com . September 10, 2024.
  3. News: Yankees pick Alabama pitcher Ben Hess in first round of 2024 MLB Draft . The New York Times . Kuty . Brendan . 14 July 2024 .
  4. Web site: Yankees take Alabama pitcher in first round of MLB draft . 15 July 2024 .
  5. Web site: Notable Draft Signings: 7/24/22. July 25, 2024. mlbtraderumors. en.