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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 12: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates his home run against the Tampa Bay Rays with Ben Rice #22 during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on April 12, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

When athletes achieve greatness, their success is deserving of the recognition they’re granted – and the New York Yankees are taking full advantage of highlighting the success found in the teammate relationship between Ben Rice and Aaron Judge.

Becoming a set of teammates to make history as the first pair to each hit 10+ homers since the era of Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle, Rice and Judge have been a powerhouse duo for the Yankees so far in the 2026 MLB season. Their significant contributions to the franchise’s success have now been acknowledged by the organization itself with a profound social media statement.

NY Yankees Call Success of Ben Rice, Aaron Judge Duo ‘Power & Patience’

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: Ben Rice #22 (R) of the New York Yankees celebrates his go-ahead solo home run with Aaron Judge #99 in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 28, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kent J. Edwards/Getty Images)

Not only have Ben Rice and Aaron Judge been applauded for each securing 10+ homers so far this season, but they’ve also each secured at least 20 walks, as reported by the New York Yankees official X account in a statement captioned with the words “Power & Patience” along with an emoji signifying a handshake and teamwork.

Comments on the announcement were met with loud fanfare and praise for the teammates. Among the remarks, fans and commenters said:

@thebitcoyne: Let’s Go! Second coming of Babe & Lou!!! (fingers crossed)

@PickTheStickApp: Ben Rice has been such a stud so far. That man needs to be in the lineup everyday.

@tommyownzall: This is Rice’s year!! Hopefully they both keep it up and we get that ring.

Ben Rice Stats For 2026 MLB Season

GettyBOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees grimaces after striking out during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

In addition to his 10 home runs so far in the 2026 season, Ben Rice has also achieved a .322 average, RBI of 23, and 1.192 OPS, per ESPN.

Aaron Judge Stats For 2026 MLB Season

GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – APRIL 27: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Right fielder Aaron Judge has had monumental success this season as he’s achieved a triumphant 11 home runs, .252 average, RBI of 19, and OPS of 1.010, as reported by ESPN.

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