José Ramírez (pitcher)

Not to be confused with José Ramírez (infielder).

José Ramírez
Ramírez with the New York Yankees in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1990-01-21) January 21, 1990 (age 34) Yaguate, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 4, 2014, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
April 17, 2018, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	5–9
Earned run average	4.85
Strikeouts	111
Teams
New York Yankees (2014–2015) Seattle Mariners (2015) Atlanta Braves (2016–2018)

José Altagracia Ramírez (born January 21, 1990) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves.

Early life

José Ramírez was born on January 21, 1990, in Yaguate, Dominican Republic to parents Silveria Mateo and Sito Ramirez.^[1]

Career

New York Yankees

Ramírez 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

On 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

On 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

On 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

On 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

1. Bowman, Mark (August 24, 2017). "Braves Players Weekend nicknames explained". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
2. Derespina, Cody (January 6, 2016). "Yankees: Top 23 pitching prospects". Newsday. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
3. "Yankees prospect Jose Ramirez impresses during spring training". NJ.com. March 15, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
4. "Yankees claim RHP Mickey Storey off waivers". MLB.com. November 20, 2012. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
5. King, George A. (March 12, 2013). "Yankees prospect Ramirez earns Mariano praise". New York Post. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
6. "Phelps focused on strikes, not his role with Yanks". MLB.com. February 27, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
7. "Spring Training Daily: Prospects". MLB.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
8. Rumberg, Howie (May 18, 2014). "Yankees split doubleheader against Pirates". The Saratogian. Associated Press. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
9. Martin, Dan (June 4, 2015). "Aceves cut, Caliborne optioned in Yankees shake-up". New York Post. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
10. 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.
11. "Yankees blow 4-run lead at home, lose 7-4 to A's". Post Register. Associated Press. June 5, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
12. Hatch, Ryan (June 13, 2015). "Yankees send down reliever Jacob Lindgren, recall Jose Ramirez from Triple-A". NJ.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
13. Jose Ramirez Stats | Baseball-Reference.com
14. Stecker, Brent (July 30, 2015). "Mariners trade OF Dustin Ackley to Yankees for prospects". 710 ESPN Seattle. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
15. Bowman, Mark (December 4, 2015). "Braves acquire Ramirez from Mariners". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
16. Dutton, Bob (December 11, 2015). "Seattle Mariners add two minor-league players: Ryne Harper and Ed Lucas". The News Tribune. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
17. "Braves CF Mallex Smith in leadoff spot for MLB debut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 11, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
18. Boor, William (June 30, 2016). "Gwinnett trio combines to no-hit Louisville Bats". MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
19. 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.
20. Bowman, Mark. "Pitcher Jose Ramirez suspended 3 games for throwing over Fernandez". MLB. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
21. Knobler, Danny (September 22, 2016). "Ramirez drops appeal, begins serving suspension". MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
22. "Braves Outright Lindgren, Ramirez, Adams, Tucker". October 31, 2018.
23. "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
24. "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
25. "Transactions - Frontier League". Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)