Neil Ramírez

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Neil Ramirez
Ramirez with the Mets in 2017
New York Mets – No. 55
Pitcher
Born: (1989-05-25) May 25, 1989 (age 34)
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 25, 2014, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through June 27, 2017)
Win–loss record4–4
Earned run average4.11
Strikeouts129
WHIP1.42
Saves3
Teams

Neil Andrew Ramirez (born May 25, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, and San Francisco Giants.

Early life and amateur career

Ramirez attended and played baseball at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In high school, he was named the 2007 Gatorade Virginia Baseball Player of the Year, made the East team roster at the 2006 Aflac All-American Classic and won a silver medal with the United States at the 2006 World Junior Baseball Championship in Cuba. Baseball America ranked him the 71st best draft prospect in 2007.[1][2][3]

Ramirez originally committed to play college baseball at Georgia Tech but was selected by the Texas Rangers in the first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft and decided instead to sign a professional contract.[2][1]

Professional career

Texas Rangers

Ramirez spent six years in the Rangers' farm system, playing for the Spokane Indians in 2008 and the Hickory Crawdads in 2009 and 2010.

On August 17, 2011 he was promoted to Triple-A at Round Rock in place of Eric Hurley who was placed on the disabled list with viral infection. Prior to his promotion, on July 15, Ramirez was sent to rehab in Double-A Frisco, Texas due to a sore shoulder. He was quoted as saying to MLB.com that the absence had not bothered him.[4]

Ramirez pitching for the Round Rock Express, triple-A affiliates of the Texas Rangers, in 2012

On November 18, 2011, Ramirez was added to the Rangers' 40-man roster.[5]

Chicago Cubs

On August 23, 2013, Ramirez was traded to the Chicago Cubs as the player to be named later in the July 2013 trade of Matt Garza.[6] On Monday June 9, 2013, he struck out 23 players while having only .71 walks plus hits per inning pitched rating.[7]

On June 5, 2014, Ramirez earned his first career save in a victory over the New York Mets.

Milwaukee Brewers

On May 31, 2016, Ramirez was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[8]

Minnesota Twins

On June 12, 2016, Ramirez was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.[9]

San Francisco Giants

During the 2016 offseason, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[10] He was designated for assignment on April 30, 2017, to create room for Bryan Morris who had his contract purchased from Triple-A.

Toronto Blue Jays

On May 4, 2017, Ramirez was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[11] He was designated for assignment on May 9 without having thrown a pitch for the Blue Jays. On May 14, Ramirez elected free agency after being outrighted to the minor leagues.[12]

New York Mets

On May 16, 2017, the New York Mets signed Ramirez.[13]

Scouting report

According to Baseball America, Ramirez is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, weighs 210 pounds (95 kg), and can throw his fastball at 97 miles per hour (156 km/h).[14]

Personal

Ramirez married Tiffany in October 2014.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b "2006 CWS Participant Tech Baseball Announces 13 Commitments in Early Signing Period". RamblinWreck.com. November 15, 2006. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Q and A with Cubs reliever Neil Ramirez". Scout.com. June 11, 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Aflac Preview: East And West Rosters". Baseball America. 9 August 2006. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  4. ^ Louie Horvath (August 17, 2011). "Prospect Ramirez not deterred by sore shoulder". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Rangers purchase contracts of six players for 40-man roster" (Press release). November 18, 2011. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2011. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Mark Gonzales (August 23, 2013). "Cubs claim RHP Ramirez on waivers to complete Garza trade". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Neil Ramirez proving he belongs with Cubs". Comcast SportsNet Chicago. June 9, 2014. Archived from the original on June 24, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Todd, Jeff (May 31, 2016). "Brewers Claim Neil Ramirez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  9. ^ Byrne, Connor (June 12, 2016). "Twins Claim Neil Ramirez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  10. ^ Eddy, Matt (December 5, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  11. ^ "Blue Jays claim relief pitcher Neil Ramirez off waivers". Sportsnet. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  12. ^ "Blue Jays PR on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  13. ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-sign-righty-neil-ramirez-major-league-deal-report-article-1.3170515
  14. ^ John Arguello (August 23, 2014). "Cubs acquire Neil Ramirez as PTBNL in Garza deal". ChicagoNow. Archived from the original on August 26, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Muskat, Carrie (December 23, 2015). "Ramirez makes life-changing trip to Haitian orphanage". MLB.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

External links

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