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===2005 season===
===2005 season===
On [[May 15]], Ramírez hit his 400th home run, off [[Gil Meche]] of the [[Seattle Mariners]]. Ramírez is one of only 45 [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] players in the 400 home run club. On [[July 5]], Ramírez hit his 20th career [[home run|grand slam]] —and his third of the season— off [[Chris Young (baseball starting pitcher)|Chris Young]] of the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]. Only [[Lou Gehrig]], with 23, has hit more.Lou Gehrig will problably not be passed by Ramierez. That is what manny said when he hit his 20th grand slam. also MANNY IS HORRIBLE.
On [[May 15]], Ramírez hit his 400th home run, off [[Gil Meche]] of the [[Seattle Mariners]]. Ramírez is one of only 45 [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] players in the 400 home run club. On [[July 5]], Ramírez hit his 20th career [[home run|grand slam]] —and his third of the season— off [[Chris Young (baseball starting pitcher)|Chris Young]] of the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]. Only [[Lou Gehrig]], with 23, has hit more.Lou Gehrig will problably not be passed by Ramierez. That is what manny said when he hit his 20th grand slam


===2005 offseason===
===2005 offseason===

Revision as of 22:56, 4 June 2007

Manny Ramírez
Boston Red Sox – No. 24
Left Field
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
debut
September 2, 1993, for the Cleveland Indians
Career statistics
(through June 2, 2007)
AVG.313
HR478
RBI1548
Teams

Manuel Arístides Ramírez (b. May 30, 1972) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2001. Previously, Ramírez played with the Cleveland Indians (1993-2000). He bats and throws right-handed.

Cleveland years

From 1993 to 2000 Ramírez collected 236 home runs and 804 RBI in 967 games for the Cleveland Indians, including a career-high 45 home runs in 1998, and a career-high 165 RBI in 1999, when he hit .333 with 44 homers and scored 131 runs (also a career-high). His 165 RBI in 1999 was the highest total by any player since Jimmie Foxx (1938). His 1999 season was all the more impressive, since he played in just 147 games.

2003 season

In the summer of 2003, after missing several games with pharyngitis, Ramírez was criticized by the Boston sports media and many fans. When it became public that he was spotted in a bar (in the same hotel where Ramirez lives) with a close friend, Yankees infielder Enrique Wilson when Ramirez was supposedly too ill to play, the controversy grew, causing Boston manager Grady Little to bench Ramírez for one game. Despite his strong play in the 2003 post-season, Ramírez's Red Sox lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Yankees in a seven game showdown in the ALCS. The new Red Sox ownership and management, trying to rid themselves of his massive contract, put Ramirez on irrevocable waivers, thus making him available to any team willing to assume the remainder of his contract. However, all 29 other teams passed on the opportunity to claim Ramirez.

2004 season

Ramirez at Red Sox victory parade

In 2004, Ramírez led the American League in home runs (43), slugging percentage (.613) and OPS (1.009); he also finished third in RBI (130), sixth in on base percentage (.397), eighth in base on balls (82), tenth in runs (108), and posted a .308 batting average.

In addition, Ramírez and David Ortiz became the first pair of American League teammates to hit 40 home runs, have 100 RBI, and bat .300 since the Yankees' Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in 1931. Also along with Ortiz, Ramírez hit back-to-back home runs six times, tying the major league single-season mark set by Hank Greenberg and Rudy York (Detroit Tigers) and Frank Thomas and Magglio Ordóñez (Chicago White Sox).

In the All-Star Game, facing Roger Clemens in the top of the first inning, Ramírez hit a two-run home run, giving his teammates an immediate 3-0 lead. Along with Derek Jeter (a single), Ichiro Suzuki (a double) and Iván Rodríguez (a triple), Ramírez and company became the first All-Star quartet to hit for the cycle during the same inning. His season was capped off by being named the MVP of the World Series as the Red Sox won their first title since 1918.

2005 season

On May 15, Ramírez hit his 400th home run, off Gil Meche of the Seattle Mariners. Ramírez is one of only 45 MLB players in the 400 home run club. On July 5, Ramírez hit his 20th career grand slam —and his third of the season— off Chris Young of the Texas Rangers. Only Lou Gehrig, with 23, has hit more.Lou Gehrig will problably not be passed by Ramierez. That is what manny said when he hit his 20th grand slam

2005 offseason

Off the field, 2005 Major League Baseball was one of much conflict for Ramírez. Persistent trade rumors (generally involving the New York Mets) dogged him all season. After the Red Sox were eliminated in the first round of that year's playoffs, Ramírez once again expressed a wish to be traded. This included a threat to not show up for spring training if his latest demand was not met by Red Sox GM Theo Epstein. Toward this end, in December 2005, Ramírez put his Ritz-Carlton condominium up for sale.

Trade rumors circulated with Ramírez possibly going to the Baltimore Orioles or Mets, but no deal was reached. By January 5, 2006 Ramírez had changed his mind, stating to ESPN Deportes he was dropping the demand. His agents, in turn, insisted their client was still open to a trade.[1]

2006 Season

Manny Ramirez asks the first base umpire if he went around on a swing - he said yes.
Ramírez during 2007 spring training.

On June 10 Ramírez became the 31st player in history to hit 450 home runs, with a solo shot off Francisco Cordero of the Texas Rangers. Three weeks later, on July 1, he collected his 2000th hit. The remainder of the season was feast or famine for Ramírez: beginning in mid-July, he had a 28-game hitting streak, including 12 multi-hit games, 8 HR, and 28 RBI. But from mid-August on, Ramírez missed 28 games with soreness in his right knee.

2007 Season

Ramírez began the 2007 season rather cold, with a .202 average and only three home runs through April. On April 22, Ramirez was the first of four Red Sox batters to homer in consecutive at-bats in a game. This tied the major-league record. All of the home runs were hit against Yankee pitcher Chase Wright.[2] On April 29, Ramirez became the fifth player to hit at least 50 career home runs against the New York Yankees.

Highlights

  • 11-time All-Star (1995, 1998-2006)
  • World Series Champion (Boston, 2004)
  • World Series MVP Award (2004)
  • 2-time Hank Aaron Award (1999, 2004)
  • 10-time Silver Slugger Award (1995, 1999-2006)
  • American League batting crown (2002, .349)
  • Twice Led AL in home runs (43) (2004)(48)(2001)
  • Led AL in RBI (165) (1999)
  • 3-time led AL in slugging percentage (1999-2000, 2004)
  • 4-time led AL in OPS (1999-2000, 2004)
  • Twice led AL in on base percentage (2002-03)
  • Twice led AL in intentional walks (2001, 2003)
  • 8-time Top 10 AL in total bases (1996-99, 2001,2003-05)
  • 8-time Top 10 AL MVP (1998-2004)
  • 9-time Top 10 AL in home runs (1998-2006)
  • 8-time Top 10 AL in RBI (1995, 1998, 1999-2001, 2004, 2005)
  • 5-time Top 10 AL hitters (1997, 1999-2000, 2003, 2006)
  • 6-time Top 10 AL in times on base (1997, 1999, 2003-05)
  • Member of Major League Baseball's Latino Legends Team
  • 28-game hitting streak in 2006

Miscellaneous statistics and facts

  • Career rankings among active players and on the All-Time lists
    • .313 batting average - 7th and 59th
    • 478 home runs - 6th and 25th
    • 1548 RBI - 5th and 38th
    • .411 on base percentage - 4th and 17th
    • .600 slugging average - 2rd and 7th
    • 924 extra base hits - 7th and 41th
    • 1.011 OPS - 4th and 9th
    • 154 intentional walks - 6th and 29th
    • 20 grand slams - 1st and 2nd

Sponsorship deals

Personal life

Though originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ramírez grew up in Washington Heights, a predominantly Dominican neighborhood in New York City. He played the outfield in George Washington High School (New York City) in this same neighborhood from 1989-1991.

Despite growing up in New York City, Ramírez was a devoted fan of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1980s because of their numerous Latin American players, including Dominicans Tony Fernandez and George Bell.[4]

In 2004, Ramírez missed a Red Sox game to become an American citizen. He entered the next game running onto the field to a standing ovation while carrying a small American flag, held in his hand.[5]

Ramirez met his wife, Juliana, while he was working out at Bally's Gym in Boston. "[6]

Ramírez named each of his first two sons "Manny Ramírez, Jr. He has stated that he plans on attempting to overtake George Foreman's record of five.

Personality

  • Many stories portray Ramírez as a carefree, naive individual whose concentration is directed solely on playing baseball. For example, one story took place in his early years with the Cleveland Indians in June 1994. As teammates were gathered in the Indians clubhouse watching news of the O.J. Simpson Bronco chase, Ramirez asked what was going on. A player responded that "they are chasing O.J.", to which Ramirez responded in disbelief, "What did Chad do?" (in reference to their current teammate Chad Ogea, who was likely in the same clubhouse just several feet away).[7]
  • In an era when many players have abandoned knickers in favor of ankle-length close-cut trousers, Ramirez's uniform pants take this trend a step further; they are somewhat baggy and nearly cup under the heels of his shoes.

"Manny Being Manny"

Though his hitting ability is undeniable, Ramírez has periodically displayed a lack of enthusiasm and/or concentration on many occasions, with numerous mental lapses in both the outfield or running the bases. These incidents are described as just "Manny Being Manny." The phrase has entered the lexicon of Boston sports fans. In fact, the phrase has been acknowledged and given most of its initial promotion by Ramírez himself. It was coined on July 18, 2005, when Ramírez disappeared into the "Green Monster" during a visit to the mound by pitching coach Dave Wallace with two outs in the top of the 6th inning. When pitcher Wade Miller[8] was ready to resume pitching, Ramirez was nowhere to be found. It is suggested he went to use the bathroom, but there are no toilet facilities inside the scoreboard area. Manny has returned to the wall several times since during pitching changes, but has always returned on time. Ramirez has also been seen playing left field at Fenway with a water bottle in his back pocket.[9][10]

Despite his reputation for lackadaisical conduct, Ramirez is known by his teammates and coaches as a serious athlete who shows up early at the ballpark, keeps himself in good physical shape, and spends extra time in the batting cages working on his swing.

Other incidents of "Manny Being Manny"
  • The Original Incident April 4, 1994 - In his first game of his rookie season, Manny hit a two run double in the eighth to tie the game. After the double the announcers commented on how he is a tremendous young hitter, but his concentration has been questioned. Manny was then picked off at second base by the catcher. Ramirez was pinch run for in the 10th inning after drawing a walk.[11]
  • December 10, 2001 - Ramírez, in his first season with Boston, claims he is uncomfortable, prompting the new ownership group to create a separate interview room, to ease Manny's transition with the Red Sox.[12]
  • May 18, 2002 - Loses diamond earring sliding into third base during a rehab start with the Pawtucket Red Sox. After the game, 13 PawSox players and the Syracuse grounds crew combed the third base area and found the stud, but not the diamond that was worth a reported $15,000.[13]
  • August 30, 2003 - Manny misses several games with pharyngitis amid media speculation that he is well enough to play. When the New York Yankees come to town to play, Manny is still too sick to play, but is seen at the downstairs bar of his hotel with Yankees player and close friend Enrique Wilson.[16]
  • July 21, 2004 - From his spot in left-center field, Manny inexplicably makes a diving play to cut off a relay throw from center fielder Johnny Damon, allowing David Newhan of the Orioles to score on an inside-the-park home run.[18]
  • July 31, 2005 - After heavy speculation that he would force a trade, Manny enters the game versus the Minnesota Twins as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 8th inning, to a standing ovation 54 minutes after the 4:00 trading deadline had passed (he had been booed his two previous games). Ramírez proceeds to chop an RBI single up the middle off Juan Rincon that would prove to be the game-winning hit. After the game, Ramirez is quoted as saying, "Forget about the trade, man. This is the place I want to be, man. It's great, man. They love me here, man. This is the place to be. 'Manny being Manny,' he's great, man... we've been through a lot, this is the place for me, I'm just happy to be here... I'm back!" [19] [20]
  • August 24, 2005 - Ramírez, up with one out and the bases loaded, hits a ground ball but doesn't run down the first base line, resulting in an inning-ending double play. The Kansas City Royals rally to tie the game, and eventually win in extra innings.[21]
  • August 2006- Manny pulls out of the lineup after the Red Sox lose five games straight at home against the Yankees. Manny did not return to the lineup for the remainder of the season. [2]

Manny Moments Off the Field

  • In 2007, Ramirez requested and received permission from the Red Sox to arrive late to Spring Training for family reasons. It was later revealed that during his absence Ramirez was scheduled to appear at the Atlantic City Classic car Auction.[22] It is unclear whether the appearance was scheduled before or after the family situation. Ramirez chose not to attend the auction. [23] A remodelled car that Ramirez had put up for bidding at the auction did not generate a high enough bid to be sold.[24]
  • On March 20, 2007 a gas cooking grill purportedly belonging to Ramirez was listed on eBay. The listing included photos of the grill with Ramirez next to it, and the message: "Hi, I'm Manny Ramirez. I bought this AMAZING grill for about $4,000 and I used it once. ... But I never have the time to use it because I am always on the road. I would love to sell it and you will get an autographed ball signed by me. Enjoy it, Manny Ramirez." The bidding for the grill reached a high of $99,999,999 before the listing was removed from eBay because Ramirez could not be verified as its owner.[25]

Trivia

  • Enjoys Reggaeton [26]
  • Favorite movie is The Matrix. [27]
  • His signature two-handed point after making great plays has been embraced by Boston fans and has been imitated by players such as fellow Red Sox Ortiz and former teammate Pedro Martinez.[28]
  • Has said "I don't worry about my numbers. I'm just going out there having fun. You only live one time. You want to make sure you go out there and play hard and have fun. That's what it's all about."[29]
  • Lives at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston.[30]
  • Has distributed t-shirts displaying the phrase "Manny Being Manny".[31]
  • Nationally-syndicated sports radio host Jim Rome always refers to Ramirez'

eccentric antics as visits to Planet Man-Ram.

  1. ^ Newman, Mark (2006-01-03). "Hot Stove: Miggy-Manny talks heat up". Hot Stove Report. MLB.com. Retrieved 2006-08-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=270422102
  3. ^ EA Sports game site
  4. ^ Pierce, Charles P. (2004-07-05). "A Cut Above". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2007-02-15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ Manny and Pujols citizenship test - The Dugout
  6. ^ http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2004/08/24/ramblin_manny?pg=full
  7. ^ Kubatko, Roch (2005-12-14). "Kenny Lofton?". Roch around the clock. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2006-08-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Manny's moments: July 31, 2005". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
  9. ^ Manny just wants to have fun
  10. ^ Gotta love the entertainers
  11. ^ Cleveland Indians 4, Seattle Mariners 3, Retrosheet
  12. ^ "Manny's moments: Dec. 10, 2001". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
  13. ^ "Manny's moments: [[May 18]], 2002". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2006-08-10. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  14. ^ http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2005/07/29/manny_being_manny/
  15. ^ "Manny's moments: Aug. 29, 2003". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
  16. ^ Ramirez's actions raise a red flag
  17. ^ "Manny's moments: Labor Day 2003". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
  18. ^ Petraglia, Mike (2004-07-21). "Up-and-down outing for Martinez". MLB.com. Retrieved 2006-08-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ Kunzelman, Michael (2005-07-31). "Boston 4, Minnesota 3 recap". Associated Press. Retrieved 2006-08-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ "Manny Being Manny". Retrieved 2007-02-05.
  21. ^ "Manny's moments: [[August 24]], [[2005]]". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2006-08-10. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  22. ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2007/news/story?id=2774005
  23. ^ http://fantasybaseball.usatoday.com/content/player_news.asp?sport=MLB&id=1884&line=200237
  24. ^ http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/04/23/070423fa_fact_mcgrath?printable=true
  25. ^ http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-mannysgrill&prov=ap&type=lgns
  26. ^ http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2004/08/24/ramblin_manny?pg=full
  27. ^ http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2004/08/24/ramblin_manny?pg=full
  28. ^ http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2004/08/24/ramblin_manny?pg=full
  29. ^ http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2004/08/24/ramblin_manny?pg=full
  30. ^ http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/04/23/070423fa_fact_mcgrath?printable=true
  31. ^ http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/04/23/070423fa_fact_mcgrath?printable=true

Career statistics

year team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO BA OBP SLG
1993 CLE 22 53 5 9 1 0 2 5 0 2 8 .170 .200 .302
1994 CLE 91 290 51 78 22 0 17 60 4 42 72 .269 .357 .521
1995 CLE 137 484 85 149 26 1 31 107 6 75 112 .308 .402 .558
1996 CLE 152 550 94 170 45 3 33 112 8 85 104 .309 .399 .582
1997 CLE 150 561 99 184 40 0 26 88 2 79 115 .328 .415 .538
1998 CLE 150 571 108 168 35 2 45 145 5 76 121 .294 .377 .599
1999 CLE 147 522 131 174 34 3 44 165 2 96 131 .333 .442 .663
2000 CLE 118 439 92 154 34 2 38 122 1 86 117 .351 .457 .697
2001 BOS 142 529 93 162 33 2 41 125 0 81 147 .306 .405 .609
2002 BOS 120 436 84 152 31 0 33 107 0 73 85 .349 .450 .647
2003 BOS 154 569 117 185 36 1 37 104 3 97 94 .325 .427 .587
2004 BOS 152 568 108 175 44 0 43 130 2 82 124 .308 .397 .613
2005 BOS 152 554 112 162 30 1 45 144 1 80 119 .292 .388 .594
2006 BOS 130 449 79 144 27 1 35 102 0 100 102 .321 .439 .619
Total 14years 1817 6575 1258 2066 438 16 470 1516 34 1054 1451 .314 .411 .600

References


See also

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