Ramiro Peña
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2016)
Ramiro Peña was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016 for the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves, and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 8 seasons. In 341 career games, he hit .252 with 162 hits, 9 home runs, and 63 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-04-06
- Last Game
- 2016-07-29
Full name: Ramiro Gauna Peña
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 644 | 72 | 162 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 63 | 12 | 36 | 130 | .252 | .293 | .343 | .636 | -905 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NYA | AL | 69 | 115 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 20 | .287 | .262 (+9%) | .332 (-5%) | .417 (-8%) | .750 (-7%) | -139.4 |
| 2010 | NYA | AL | 85 | 154 | 18 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 27 | .227 | .257 (-12%) | .325 (-21%) | .402 (-39%) | .728 (-31%) | -762.1 |
| 2011 | NYA | AL | 23 | 40 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 50 | 97 | 14 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 18 | .278 | .253 (+10%) | .317 (+4%) | .396 (+12%) | .714 (+8%) | 122.3 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 81 | 147 | 9 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 38 | .245 | .251 (-2%) | .313 (-3%) | .386 (-10%) | .700 (-7%) | -148.6 |
| 2016 | SFN | NL | 30 | 87 | 9 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .299 | .255 (+17%) | .321 (+3%) | .417 (+2%) | .738 (+2%) | 22.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 341 | 644 | 72 | 162 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 63 | 12 | 36 | 130 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -905 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (341 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 178 | 352 | 46 | 91 | 6 | 49 | .259 |
| Away | 163 | 292 | 26 | 71 | 3 | 14 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-29 | SFG | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-28 | SFG | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-27 | SFG | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-26 | SFG | CIN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-07-25 | SFG | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016-07-24 | SFG | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-23 | SFG | NYY | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-22 | SFG | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-20 | SFG | BOS | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-19 | SFG | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 88 | 44 | 90 | 134 | 6 | 33 |
| 3B | 149 | 61 | 48 | 159 | 10 | 20 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 88 | 42 | 85 | 134 | 11 | 33 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NYA | 2B | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | NYA | 3B | 27 | 14 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 | NYA | SS | 34 | 11 | 21 | 40 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010 | NYA | 2B | 8 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | NYA | 3B | 48 | 27 | 17 | 67 | 3 | 5 |
| 2010 | NYA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYA | SS | 23 | 9 | 22 | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| 2011 | NYA | 2B | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | NYA | 3B | 13 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | NYA | SS | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | NYA | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | ATL | 2B | 10 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | ATL | 3B | 32 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | ATL | SS | 7 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | ATL | 2B | 38 | 14 | 36 | 46 | 2 | 11 |
| 2014 | ATL | 3B | 17 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | ATL | SS | 15 | 10 | 25 | 30 | 5 | 10 |
| 2016 | SFN | 2B | 17 | 13 | 16 | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| 2016 | SFN | 3B | 12 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | SFN | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 88 |
| Third Base | 149 |
| Shortstop | 88 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ATL | NL | $700,000 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $550,000 |
| 2010 | NYA | AL | $412,100 |
| 2009 | NYA | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,062,100 | ||
Ramiro Peña: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ramiro Peña's first major league game on April 6, 2009; the last one listed came on July 29, 2016. By club, Peña's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (2009 through 2012), the Atlanta Braves (2013 through 2014), and the San Francisco Giants (2016). Born on July 18, 1985, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, Peña is listed as a third baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. Peña's full given name, per the bio, is Ramiro Gauna Peña.
Peña collected 162 hits in 644 at bats across 341 games, good for a .252 batting average, adding 9 home runs and 63 RBI. The on-base percentage is .293 and the slugging percentage .343, for an OPS of .636. Peña hit .252 while the league hit .256 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2014 produced Peña's most hits, 36 of them for the Atlanta Braves. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .287 in 2009, 9% above that year's league mark of .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ramiro Peña
- What years did Ramiro Peña play?
- Ramiro Peña played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016.
- Was Ramiro Peña a pitcher?
- No. Ramiro Peña was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ramiro Peña hit?
- Ramiro Peña hit 9 career home runs with 162 hits.
- What was Ramiro Peña's career batting average?
- Ramiro Peña batted .252 over his career, with 162 hits in 644 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ramiro Peña have?
- Ramiro Peña drove in 63 runs in his career.
- Is Ramiro Peña in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ramiro Peña has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.