Max Ramírez

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Max Ramírez

Max Ramirez batting in a July 13, 2008 game
Kansas City Royals – No. --
Catcher
Born: October 11, 1984 (1984-10-11) (age 27)
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
MLB debut
June 22, 2008 for the Texas Rangers
Career statistics
(through July 30, 2011)
Batting average     .217
Home runs     4
Runs batted in     17
Teams

Maximiliano R. Ramírez (born October 11, 1984, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.

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[edit] Baseball career

[edit] Atlanta Braves

In 2002 Ramírez was signed as an international undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Braves.

Ramírez has been an All-Star selection in three different leagues - the Appalachian (2005), Sally (2006), and Carolina Leagues (2007). He also played in the 2007 All-Star Futures Game. He was named the Appalachian League Player of the Year in 2005.

[edit] Cleveland Indians

In 2006, Ramírez was traded by the Braves to the Cleveland Indians for Bob Wickman.

[edit] Texas Rangers

In 2007, he was traded by Cleveland to the Texas Rangers for Kenny Lofton. Ramírez made his Rangers debut on June 22, 2008.

After the 2008 season ended, Ramírez played in the Venezuelan Winter League for the La Guaira Sharks. In 50 games, he batted .298 with 15 home runs, 53 RBI, and 42 runs scored en route to winning the Rookie of the Year Award over fellow catcher Pablo Sandoval.[1]

Following the 2009 season Ramírez traded to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Lowell, but the trade was canceled because of Lowell's torn thumb ligament.[2]

Going into the 2010 MLB season Ramírez was rated as the Rangers 11th best prospect by Baseball America.

[edit] Chicago Cubs

After the Texas Rangers signed Arthur Rhodes on January 4, 2011, Ramirez was placed on waivers to clear a spot on the 40 man roster. The Boston Red Sox claimed him on January 5.[3] He was claimed off waivers again on January 10, this time by the Chicago Cubs.[4] Ramirez was released on May 6.

[edit] Houston Astros

Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros on May 10, and was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks.[5] He was released on June 16.[6]

[edit] San Francisco Giants

On June 21, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[7]

[edit] Kansas City Royals

Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on December 13, 2011.

[edit] References

  1. ^ T. R. Sullivan (2009-01-13). "Rangers' Ramirez wins Venezuelan ROY". MLB.com. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090113&content_id=3742193&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp. Retrieved 2009-01-13. 
  2. ^ Lowell has torn thumb ligament ESPN.com
  3. ^ http://www.necn.com/01/05/11/Red-Sox-finally-acquire-Max-Ramirez/landing_sports.html?blockID=385611&feedID=3352
  4. ^ http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20110110&content_id=16414552&vkey=pr_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
  5. ^ Max Ramirez signs with Astros after being let go by Rangers, Red Sox, and Cubs, NBC Sports, May 10, 2011.
  6. ^ Dierkes, Tim. "Minor Moves: Ramirez, Dopirak, Redding, Williams". MLBTradeRumors.com. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/minor-moves-max-ramirez-dopirak-redding-jerome-williams.html. Retrieved 16 June 2011. 
  7. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Giants Sign Max Ramirez". MLBTradeRumors.com. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/giants-sign-max-ramirez.html. Retrieved 22 June 2011. 

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