Nicholas Randolph Ramirez (born August 1, 1989) is an American
professional baseball
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Mod ...
pitcher
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in the
New York Yankees
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organization. He has previously played in
Major League Baseball
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(MLB) for the
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was f ...
and
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1969, the club has won two NL penna ...
.
Career
Ramirez attended
Katella High School
Katella High School is a public high school in Anaheim, California, located in the Southeast Anaheim region of the city and is part of the Anaheim Union High School District. It serves 2,700 students in grades nine through twelve. The school's mas ...
in
Anaheim, California
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. He played
college baseball
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for the
Cal State Fullerton Titans
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The Titans are a member of the NCAA Division I level. The Titans compete within the Big West C ...
as a
first baseman
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and
pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("pitches") the baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw ...
.
Milwaukee Brewers
The
Milwaukee Brewers
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selected Ramirez in the fourth round of the
2011 MLB draft
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as a first baseman.
In 2017, the Brewers converted him into a full-time pitcher. In his first season as a pitcher he spent his time primarily with the Double-A
Biloxi Shuckers
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, going 7–4 in 48 relief appearances with a 1.38 ERA and holding opponents to a .199 batting average. He followed that up with an 8-0 2018 with Biloxi in nineteen relief appearances, and held batters to just .159. However, he found Triple-A tougher as he went 3-3 with the
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
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over twenty appearances, but finished with a 5.73 ERA while opponents hit .297 off him.
Detroit Tigers
A
free agent
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after the 2018 season, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was f ...
. The Tigers promoted Ramirez to the major leagues on May 10, 2019. At time of promotion he had pitched in five games, three for Double-A
Erie SeaWolves
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and two for Triple-A
Toledo Mud Hens
The Toledo Mud Hens are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They are located in Toledo, Ohio, and play their home games at Fifth Third Field. A Mud Hens team has played in ...
, starting all five. He held a 1–1 record, 2.31 ERA, and 30 strikeouts to only five walks.
On May 11, Ramirez made his major league debut against the
Minnesota Twins
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, pitching four innings in relief of starter
Gregory Soto
Gregory Soto (born February 11, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, with whom he debuted for in 2019. He is a two- ...
, who was also making his MLB debut. He earned his first major league win with three perfect innings of relief in a May 29 game against the
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore. The Orioles compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East division. As one of the American L ...
. For the season, Ramirez went 5–4 with a 4.07 ERA and 74 strikeouts. He led all Tiger relievers with innings out of the bullpen. Ramirez was outrighted off the Tigers roster on October 23, 2019. Ramirez was resigned after becoming a minor league free agent on November 7, 2019.
On September 9, 2020, Ramirez was selected to the active roster. With the
2020 Detroit Tigers, Ramirez appeared in 5 games, compiling a 0-0 record with 5.91 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 10.2 innings pitched. On October 27, 2020, Ramirez was outrighted off of the 40-man roster, and elected free agency.
San Diego Padres
On December 18, 2020, Ramirez announced via Instagram that he had signed with the
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1969, the club has won two NL penna ...
. The minor league deal was announced by the Padres on December 21. On April 17, 2021, Ramirez was selected to the active roster to take the place of the injured
Dan Altavilla
Daniel Altavilla (born September 8, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners from 2016 through 2020, and the San Diego Padres from 2020 throu ...
. Ramirez made 13 appearances in 2021, going 1-1 with a 5.75 ERA and 14 strikeouts. Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Padres on September 17. On October 6, Ramirez elected free agency.
Seattle Mariners
On April 9, 2022, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League ...
organization. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.
New York Yankees
On December 15, 2022, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
.
References
External links
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Living people
1989 births
Baseball players from California
People from Anaheim Hills, California
Baseball first basemen
Major League Baseball pitchers
Detroit Tigers players
San Diego Padres players
Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball players
Helena Brewers players
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers players
Brevard County Manatees players
Huntsville Stars players
Biloxi Shuckers players
Colorado Springs Sky Sox players
Erie SeaWolves players
Toledo Mud Hens players
El Paso Chihuahuas players
Tacoma Rainiers players
Glendale Desert Dogs players