| Ben Hess | |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2002-09-03)September 3, 2002 (age 23) Charleston, Illinois, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Benjamin William Hess (born September 3, 2002) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher in theNew York Yankees organization.
A native ofCharleston, Illinois, Hess attendedCharleston High School and playedcollege baseball for theAlabama Crimson Tide.[1] In 2022, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theFalmouth Commodores of theCape Cod Baseball League.[2] As a junior for the Crimson Tide in 2024, Hess started 15 games and went 5-5 with a 5.80 ERA and 106 strikeouts over68+1⁄3 innings.[3]
Hess was selected by theNew York Yankees in the first round, with the 26th overall selection, of the2024 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] On July 24, 2024, Hess signed with the Yankees on a $2.75 million contract.[6]
Hess made his professional debut in 2025 with theHudson Valley Renegades.[7] In August, he was promoted to theSomerset Patriots.[8]
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