Jim Rice
Keynote Speaker: MLB Power Hitter & Boston Red Sox Icon; National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee; Eight-Time All-Star; NESN Studio Analyst
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Jim Rice is recognized as one of the most accomplished power hitters in the history of the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball. Over 16 seasons with the Red Sox, Rice established himself as a premier offensive threat, known for his ability to hit for both power and average. When Rice became Boston's everyday left fielder, he continued the Red Sox tradition of standout outfielders at Fenway Park, following in the footsteps of Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski. Like Yastrzemski, Rice spent his entire career with Boston, where he became one of the most dangerous power hitters of his generation.
Rice hit at least 20 home runs 11 times, batted over .300 seven times, and totaled 100 or more RBIs eight times. His standout season came when he was named the American League Most Valuable Player, leading Major League Baseball with 46 home runs and becoming the first Red Sox player to reach that mark in a single season since Jimmie Foxx. That year, he also led the American League in hits, triples, RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS, and his 406 total bases made him the first American League player to reach 400 total bases since Joe DiMaggio. Rice went on to become the ninth player to lead the majors in total bases in consecutive seasons and joined Ty Cobb as one of two players to lead the American League in total bases three years in a row. He earned eight All-Star selections during his career.
During a 12-year stretch, Rice hit 350 home runs, with only Mike Schmidt and Dave Kingman hitting more in that span. No player had more RBI than Rice's 1,276 during that period. He led the American League in home runs three times, total bases four times, and slugging percentage and RBI twice. Rice contributed to two World Series appearances for Boston. Although he missed the 1975 World Series due to injury, he hit .333 in seven games against the Mets in 1986. Rice is also remembered for an act of heroism at Fenway Park, when he quickly responded to help a young fan injured by a foul ball, carrying the child to receive immediate medical attention.
Rice was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after receiving 76.4 percent of the vote on his 15th ballot, becoming the third player to be elected after 14 years on the ballot. He ranks third behind Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski on the Red Sox all-time lists for home runs, RBI, hits, and total bases. The Red Sox retired his number 14 following his Hall of Fame induction, and he was also inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in its inaugural class.
After retiring, Rice remained active in the Red Sox organization, serving as a minor league hitting instructor and later as a hitting coach for the major league club. During his tenure as hitting coach, the team led the league in hitting and players won two batting titles. Rice has also worked as a Red Sox studio analyst on NESN, sharing his baseball expertise with fans throughout New England. He has made cameo appearances in the films "Wait Till This Year" and "Fever Pitch," reflecting his ongoing connection to Boston's baseball community.
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Jim Rice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Baseball, Athlete, Sports, Sports Motivation, Broadcasting, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, News & Media and Hall of Fame.
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Jim Rice generally travels from Andover, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Jim Rice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Baseball, Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Rice for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jim Rice generally travels from Andover, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dave Winfield, Wade Boggs and Andre Dawson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Rice for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Jim Rice to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jim Rice for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jim Rice, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jim Rice or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jim Rice for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jim Rice, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Rice, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jim Rice speak about?
Jim Rice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Baseball, Athlete, Sports, Sports Motivation, Broadcasting, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, News & Media and Hall of Fame. -
Where does Jim Rice travel from?
Jim Rice generally travels from Andover, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jim Rice?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Rice for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jim Rice for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jim Rice or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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