ROSTER ROOTS
TEAM RECORD
25-12
AL EAST RANK
1st
The Bronx Breakdown analyzes the core architectural elements of the Yankees' current roster. From established veteran anchors to rising breakout prospects, we quantify the value and trajectory of every player in a pinstripe uniform.
Games Ahead
0.5
POWER RANKING
#2
BATTING METRICS
Aaron Judge
AVG: .273 | HR: 15 | RBI: 28 | OPS: 1.066
Ben Rice
AVG: .343 | HR: 12 | RBI: 27 | OPS: 1.214
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
AVG: .209 | HR: 4 | RBI: 13 | OPS: .627
Cody Bellinger
AVG: .299 | HR: 5 | RBI: 28 | OPS: .924
PITCHING METRICS
Cam Schlittler
ERA: 1.52 | WHIP: .87 | SO: 53
Ryan Weathers
ERA: 3.03 | WHIP: 1.19 | SO: 45
Max Fried
ERA: 2.39 | WHIP: .89 | SO: 43
Tim Hill
ERA: 1.13 | WHIP: .81 | SO: 7
THE NEW STANDARD
Ben Rice Goes Off First 3 Weeks Of The Season
Through the first three weeks of the 2026 season, Ben Rice has progressed from a promising young talent into a legitimate foundation of the Yankees offense. During this time period, Rice has posted a surprising .343 batting average with 12 home runs and 27 RBI. His performance was defined by elite discipline and raw power at the plate, highlighted by his 1.214 OPS that has set his role as a dangerous left-handed counterpart to Aaron Judge.
The spark for this surge has been a deliberate shift in his swing plane; Rice has optimized his launch angle, averaging around 21 degrees on his most impactful hits. This adjustment has allowed him to stay through the zone longer, effectively getting rid of breaking balls and left-handed pitching while driving his hard-hit percentage into the 98th percentile.