José Altagracia Ramírez (born January 21, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves.
José Ramírez | |
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![]() Ramírez with the New York Yankees in 2014 | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Yaguate, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | January 21, 1990|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 4, 2014, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |
Win–loss record | 5–9 |
Earned run average | 4.85 |
Strikeouts | 111 |
Teams | |
Early life
editJosé Ramírez was born on January 21, 1990, in Yaguate, Dominican Republic to parents Silveria Mateo and Sito Ramirez.[1]
Career
editNew York Yankees
editRamírez signed with the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 2007.[2] Pitching for the Tampa Yankees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League in 2012, Ramírez had a 3.19 earned run average in 98+2⁄3 innings pitched.[3] The Yankees added him to their 40-man roster on November 20, in order to protect him from being eligible in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.[4]
At the end of spring training the following year, the Yankees assigned Ramírez to the Trenton Thunder of the Class AA Eastern League.[5] In 2013, Ramirez pitched for Trenton and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the Class AAA International League. He missed playing time due to an injury that was thought to be an oblique injury.[6]
At the close of spring training in 2014, the Yankees decided to transition Ramírez from a starting pitcher to a relief pitcher as a result of injuries suffered earlier in his career.[7] The Yankees promoted Ramírez to the major leagues on May 18 as the 26th man on their roster for a doubleheader, but he did not pitch and was optioned back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after the games.[8] The Yankees promoted Ramírez again on June 4.[9] He debuted against the Oakland Athletics that day by pitching two innings, yielding two hits and one run.[10][11] After being sent down, he was called up again on June 13.[12] In 2014, he was 0–2 with a 5.40 ERA for the Yankees, and in 2015 he was 0–0 with a 15.00 ERA.[13]
Seattle Mariners
editOn July 30, 2015, the Yankees traded Ramírez and Ramón Flores to the Seattle Mariners for Dustin Ackley.[14] In 2015, he was 1-0 for Seattle with an 11.57 ERA.[13]
Atlanta Braves
editOn December 4, 2015, the Mariners traded Ramírez to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later, who eventually became relief pitcher Ryne Harper.[15][16] He was designated for assignment on April 11, 2016.[17] He was assigned to the Triple–A Gwinnett Braves three days later, and, on June 30, he, Rob Wooten, and Matt Marksberry pitched a combined no-hitter.[18] He was recalled on July 28.[19]
On September 14, 2016, Ramírez was ejected for the first time in his Major League career for throwing a pitch over the head of José Fernández. Two days later, the MLB Disciplinary Committee suspended Ramírez three games.[20] He dropped an appeal of the decision and began serving the suspension on September 21.[21] In 2016, he was 2-2 for the Braves, with a 3.58 ERA.[13] The following season he spent the entire season in the Braves bullpen, appearing in 68 games and finishing with a 2–3 record with 3.19 ERA. The Braves outrighted him to the minors on October 31, 2018.[22] Bell elected free agency on November 2.[23]
Sugar Land Skeeters
editOn February 5, 2020, Ramírez signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[24] Ramírez did not play a game for the team due to the cancellation of the ALPB season because of the COVID-19 pandemic and became a free agent after the year.
New Jersey Jackals
editOn February 18, 2022, Ramírez signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League.[25] He made 21 appearances for the Jackals, logging a 4–3 record and 3.00 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 27 innings of work. Ramírez became a free agent following the season.
References
edit- ^ Bowman, Mark (August 24, 2017). "Braves Players Weekend nicknames explained". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ Derespina, Cody (January 6, 2016). "Yankees: Top 23 pitching prospects". Newsday. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ "Yankees prospect Jose Ramirez impresses during spring training". NJ.com. March 15, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Yankees claim RHP Mickey Storey off waivers". MLB.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ King, George A. (March 12, 2013). "Yankees prospect Ramirez earns Mariano praise". New York Post. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Phelps focused on strikes, not his role with Yanks". MLB.com. February 27, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Spring Training Daily: Prospects". MLB.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ Rumberg, Howie (May 18, 2014). "Yankees split doubleheader against Pirates". The Saratogian. Associated Press. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Martin, Dan (June 4, 2015). "Aceves cut, Caliborne optioned in Yankees shake-up". New York Post. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Castillo, Jorge (June 12, 2014). "Yankees choose to keep Jose Ramirez over Matt Daley to make room for Shawn Kelley". The Star Ledger. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "Yankees blow 4-run lead at home, lose 7-4 to A's". Post Register. Associated Press. June 5, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Hatch, Ryan (June 13, 2015). "Yankees send down reliever Jacob Lindgren, recall Jose Ramirez from Triple-A". NJ.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ a b c Jose Ramirez Stats | Baseball-Reference.com
- ^ Stecker, Brent (July 30, 2015). "Mariners trade OF Dustin Ackley to Yankees for prospects". 710 ESPN Seattle. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (December 4, 2015). "Braves acquire Ramirez from Mariners". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Dutton, Bob (December 11, 2015). "Seattle Mariners add two minor-league players: Ryne Harper and Ed Lucas". The News Tribune. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ "Braves CF Mallex Smith in leadoff spot for MLB debut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 11, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ Boor, William (June 30, 2016). "Gwinnett trio combines to no-hit Louisville Bats". MLB.com. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- ^ James, Pat (July 28, 2016). "Braves fortify 'pen; recall Ramirez, Marksberry". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ Bowman, Mark. "Pitcher Jose Ramirez suspended 3 games for throwing over Fernandez". MLB. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ Knobler, Danny (September 22, 2016). "Ramirez drops appeal, begins serving suspension". MLB.com. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "Braves Outright Lindgren, Ramirez, Adams, Tucker". October 31, 2018.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
- ^ "Transactions - Frontier League". Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)