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Ben Rice selects father Dan as pitcher for Home Run Derby

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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Ben Rice selects father Dan as pitcher for Home Run Derby

Summary

Ben Rice chose his father Dan to pitch during the Home Run Derby, taking place in Philadelphia. Dan Rice, a former college pitcher, has been a key figure in Ben's baseball development, having pitched to him since childhood. Ben credits his father's unconventional coaching style for his improvement as a hitter. This father-son collaboration in a major league event is reminiscent of other successful father-son duos in past derbies.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Rice has chosen Dan Rice as his pitcher for the Home Run Derby.
•Dan Rice played college baseball at Brown University in the 1980s.
•The event takes place in Philadelphia this summer.
•Ben Rice grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts and is a Yankees fan.
•Father and son have worked together to refine Ben's hitting skills.

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