New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice will participate in the Home Run Derby on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park, despite fan concerns about its impact on his swing for the rest of the season. Rice appreciates this year’s Derby format, which will be the first without a clock since 2014, allowing for 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the final rounds. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed excitement for Rice, highlighting the father-son aspect as Rice’s father will throw to him. Currently, Rice leads the Yankees with a .273 batting average and 26 home runs as they trail the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.
