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Max Ramírez 
Max Ramirez batting in a July 13, 2008 gameSan Francisco Giants — No. -- Catcher Born: October 11, 1984
Barquisimeto, VenezuelaBats: 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 - Texas Rangers (2008, 2010)
Maximiliano R. Ramírez (born October 11, 1984, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.
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Baseball career
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.
Cleveland Indians
In 2006, Ramírez was traded by the Braves to the Cleveland Indians for Bob Wickman.
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.
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.
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]
San Francisco Giants
On June 21, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[7]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lowell has torn thumb ligament ESPN.com
- ^ http://www.necn.com/01/05/11/Red-Sox-finally-acquire-Max-Ramirez/landing_sports.html?blockID=385611&feedID=3352
- ^ http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20110110&content_id=16414552&vkey=pr_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
- ^ Max Ramirez signs with Astros after being let go by Rangers, Red Sox, and Cubs, NBC Sports, May 10, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Giants Sign Max Ramirez". MLBTradeRumors.com. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/06/giants-sign-max-ramirez.html. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Official Bio
Venezuela 2009 World Baseball Classic roster 1 Gerardo Parra | 2 Carlos Guillén | 3 César Izturis | 4 José López | 6 Melvin Mora | 7 Luis Maza | 11 Gregor Blanco | 12 Marco Scutaro | 16 Víctor Moreno | 19 Ramón Hernández | 21 Henry Blanco | 22 Jan Granado | 24 Miguel Cabrera | 30 Magglio Ordóñez | 31 Víctor Zambrano | 39 Yoel Hernández | 40 Armando Galarraga | 43 Ramón Ramirez | 44 Orber Moreno | 47 Endy Chávez | 48 Carlos Vásquez | 51 Max Ramírez | 52 Carlos Silva | 53 Bobby Abreu | 54 Enrique González | 59 Félix Hernández | 63 Iván Blanco | 75 Francisco Rodríguez
Manager 8 Luis Sojo | Coach 41 Andrés Galarraga | Coach 20 Tony Armas | Coach 34 Omar Malavé | Coach 5 Oscar Escobar | Coach 10 Roberto Espinoza | Coach 33 Luis Dorante
Categories:- 1984 births
- Living people
- Chicago Cubs players
- 2009 World Baseball Classic players
- All-Star Futures Game players
- Major League Baseball catchers
- Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
- People from Barquisimeto
- Gulf Coast Braves players
- Danville Braves players
- Lake County Captains players
- Rome Braves players
- Bakersfield Blaze players
- Kinston Indians players
- Frisco RoughRiders players
- Oklahoma RedHawks players
- Arizona League Rangers players
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