Ben Cima is an American former professional baseball player and current financial professional. He is best known for his brief minor league baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies organization after being drafted in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.
Early Life and Education Cima attended Princeton University, where he was a member of the Princeton Tigers baseball team. As an infielder for the Tigers, he contributed to the team's success, including their Ivy League Championship in 2016.
Baseball Career Following his collegiate career at Princeton, Ben Cima was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 30th round (901st overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut the same year with the Williamsport Crosscutters, the Phillies' short-season Class A affiliate in the New York-Penn League. Primarily playing as an infielder (second base and shortstop), Cima played one professional season before concluding his baseball career.
Post-Playing Career After his professional baseball career, Cima transitioned into the financial services industry. He has held positions focusing on financial advising and wealth management, notably with Vanguard, where he has contributed to client relations and investment strategies.