Ben Heller, WHS ’09, ready for another season of relief pitching for the Yankees

Ben Heller (2016 photo)

From the Daily Jefferson County Union: “Like most major league baseball players, Ben Heller cannot wait until the start of the 2020 season, abbreviated as it is due to the coronavirus pandemic.

When the season does officially start, the former Whitewater High School standout will be in his fourth year with one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports—the New York Yankees.

The hard-throwing right-handed relief pitcher was among 58 players—33 of them pitchers—invited to participate in the New York team’s summer camp. He explained how the Yankees are doing their best to limit the amount of players at one time at the camp, which is being held inside Yankee Stadium.”

For the complete story in the Daily Union, assuming you’re able to get past the paywall, click here.

For a Youtube with Ben discussing his first major leagues win, in 2016, click here.

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