Yohan Manuel Ramírez (born May 6, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox.
Yohan Ramírez | |
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Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Villa Mella, Dominican Republic | May 6, 1995|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 24, 2020, for the Seattle Mariners | |
MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
Win–loss record | 6–9 |
Earned run average | 4.58 |
Strikeouts | 173 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career
editHouston Astros
editRamírez signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent on June 15, 2016, for a $15,000 signing bonus.[1][2] He split the 2016 season between the Dominican Summer League and the Gulf Coast League, going a combined 2–1 with a 2.37 ERA over 30+1⁄3 innings.[3] He split the 2017 season between the Quad Cities River Bandits, Buies Creek Astros, and Corpus Christi Hooks, going a combined 4–5 with a 4.66 ERA over 75+1⁄3 innings.[3]
Ramírez split the 2018 season between Quad Cities and Buies Creek, going a combined 6–8 with a 3.00 ERA over 78 innings[3] and split the 2019 season between the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and Corpus Christi, going a combined 4–7 with a 3.99 ERA over 106 innings.[3][4][5]
Seattle Mariners
editOn December 12, 2019, Ramírez was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the Rule 5 draft.[2] He made his major league debut on July 24, 2020, against the Houston Astros, pitching one scoreless inning and collecting his first MLB strikeout against Martín Maldonado.[6] He finished the season with a 2.61 ERA along with 26 strikeouts and 20 walks in 20+2⁄3 innings.[7] In 2021, Ramírez made 25 appearances for Seattle, posting a 1–3 record and 3.90 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 27+2⁄3 innings pitched.[7]
In 2022 with Seattle, Ramírez made seven appearances, struggling to a 7.56 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 8+1⁄3 innings pitched.[7] On May 13, he was designated for assignment.[8]
Cleveland Guardians
editRamírez was traded to the Cleveland Guardians on May 16, 2022, in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.[9] He appeared in 11 games for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, allowing five earned runs in 10+1⁄3 innings[3] and pitched two innings in the majors for the Guardians on June 24, allowing one run on three hits.[10] He was designated for assignment on July 3.[11]
Pittsburgh Pirates
editRamírez was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 8, 2022, in exchange for cash considerations.[12] He made 22 appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, posting a 3–1 record and 3.67 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 27 innings of work.[7] He was optioned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians to begin the 2023 season[13] but was recalled by the Pirates on April 16,[14] making his 2023 debut on April 19 against the Colorado Rockies.[15] In 26 relief appearances, he logged a 3.67 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 34+1⁄3 innings pitched.[7] On September 1, Ramírez was again designated for assignment.[16]
Chicago White Sox
editOn September 5, 2023, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[17] In five games for Chicago, he struggled to a 9.00 ERA with four strikeouts across four innings pitched.[7] Following the season, on December 13, he was designated for assignment by the White Sox.[18]
New York Mets
editOn December 18, 2023, the White Sox traded Ramírez to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.[19] After struggling to an 11.81 ERA in three games for the Mets, he was designated for assignment on April 8, 2024.[20]
Baltimore Orioles
editOn April 11, 2024, the Mets traded Ramírez to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.[21] In five appearances for Baltimore, he recorded a 6.00 ERA with six strikeouts across six innings pitched before he was designated for assignment on May 2.[22]
New York Mets (second stint)
editOn May 6, 2024, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the Mets.[23] He was again designated for assignment on May 15 after posting a 7.56 ERA in two games.[24]
Los Angeles Dodgers
editOn May 20, 2024, the Mets traded Ramírez to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.[25] On July 24, he gave up five earned runs without retiring a batter in the 8th inning of a close game against the San Francisco Giants.[26] He was designated for assignment the following day.[27] In 27 games for the Dodgers, Ramírez allowed 18 runs in 29+1⁄3 innings for a 5.52 ERA.[7]
Boston Red Sox
editOn July 28, 2024, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.[28] He pitched 1+1⁄3 innings for the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs[7] before he was again designated for assignment on July 31.[29] Ramírez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox on August 2.[30] He elected free agency on October 1.[31]
Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)
editOn October 24, 2024, Ramírez signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[32]
References
edit- ^ Jim Callis (December 12, 2019). "Scouting the Rule 5 Draft picks". MLB.com. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b Seattle Mariners (December 12, 2019). "Mariners Select RHP Yohan Ramirez in the Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Yohan Ramirez Minor & Winter League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Shannon Drayer (December 12, 2019). "Mariners add RHP Yohan Ramirez from Astros in MLB Rule 5 Draft". 710 ESPN Seattle. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ Patrick Obley (June 2, 2019). "Notebook: Woodpeckers' pitching staff leads league in strikeouts". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros Box Score: July 24, 2020". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Yohan Ramírez Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Mariners' Yohan Ramirez: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "Cleveland Guardians acquire RHP Yohan Ramirez in trade with Seattle Mariners". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ "Yohan Ramírez 2022 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Bastock, Ashley (July 3, 2022). "Oscar Mercado returns as Guardians claim him off waivers from Phillies; pitcher Yohan Ramirez designated for assignment". Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Yohan Ramirez from Cleveland Guardians for cash". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ "Pirates' Yohan Ramirez: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Dreker, John (April 16, 2023). "Pirates Place Rob Zastryzny on Injured List; Recall Yohan Ramirez". Pirates Prospects. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Yohan Ramírez 2023 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "Pirates select Miguel Andújar, reinstate Carmen Mlodzinski in flurry of roster moves". bucsdugout.com. September 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox claim right-handed pitcher, move active roster to 39 players". nbcsportschicago.com. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox announce signing of righty Erick Fedde". chicago.suntimes.com. December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox Trade Yohan Ramirez to Mets". December 18, 2023.
- ^ "Mets Designate Yohan Ramírez, Select Cole Sulser". mlbtraderumors.com. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles acquire reliever Yohan Ramirez in trade with Mets". ESPN.com. April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Reinstate Kyle Bradish, Designate Yohan Ramírez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ "Mets Designate Max Kranick, Claim Yohan Ramirez". mlbtraderumors.com. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ "Mets Will DFA Joey Wendle, Yohan Ramirez". MLB Trade Rumors. May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Mets Trade Yohan Ramirez To Dodgers". MLB Trade Rumors. May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ "MLB Gameday: Giants 8, Dodgers 3 Final Score (07/24/2024)". MLB.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ McDonald, Darragh (July 25, 2024). "Dodgers Designate Yohan Ramírez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (July 28, 2024). "Red Sox claim Yohan Ramírez off waivers from Dodgers". SB Nation. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox add Lucas Sims, former Reds righty pitcher, to roster". ESPN.com. July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox's Yohan Ramirez: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Pirates Sign Yohan Ramírez to Minor League Deal". October 24, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet