Ben Rice forming historic 1-2 punch with Aaron Judge to help Yankees fill their Juan Soto void
Ben Rice is forming a notable partnership with Aaron Judge, reminiscent of the past duo of Judge and Juan Soto. Both players have been hitting home runs consistently, making them one of the most productive pairs in Yankees history. Their performance has drawn comparisons to legendary Yankees sluggers Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris from 1961.
- ▪Ben Rice and Aaron Judge have both hit at least 14 home runs in the Yankees' first 45 games of the season.
- ▪Rice has an OPS of 1.104, leading the majors, and a slugging percentage of .686.
- ▪Rice's performance has improved significantly from last year, showcasing his ability against both left- and right-handed pitching.
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MLB New York Yankees Ben Rice forming historic 1-2 punch with Aaron Judge to help Yankees fill their Juan Soto void By Dan Martin Published May 16, 2026, 7:02 p.m. ET It will be a while before we see another duo like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto in the same lineup, as they were with the Yankees two years ago. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Memories of that one-two punch rushed back Friday when the two sluggers embraced on the field during the Subway Series opener at Citi Field. But what Judge is doing with his current left-handed teammate also has been special.
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