Alex Ramirez
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2000)
Alex Ramirez was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 135 career games, he hit .259 with 86 hits, 12 home runs, and 48 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-19
- Last Game
- 2000-09-27
Full name: Alexander Ramon Ramirez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 332 | 38 | 86 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 48 | 3 | 15 | 78 | .259 | .293 | .437 | .730 | -356 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .437 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .730 vs. league average .772 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 48 | 97 | 11 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 26 | .299 | .271 (+10%) | .344 (-5%) | .433 (+9%) | .778 (+3%) | 27.1 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 41 | 112 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 17 | .286 | .270 (+6%) | .344 (-8%) | .437 (+10%) | .782 (+2%) | 13.8 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 43 | 115 | 13 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 32 | .209 | .270 (-23%) | .344 (-26%) | .437 (-12%) | .782 (-19%) | 13.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 135 | 332 | 38 | 86 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 48 | 3 | 15 | 78 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 55 | ||
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 (135 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 155 | 22 | 43 | 6 | 26 | .277 |
| Away | 72 | 177 | 16 | 43 | 6 | 22 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-27 | PIT | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-20 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-19 | PIT | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000-09-18 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-13 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-12 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-11 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-10 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-09 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-08 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 22 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 71 |
| Designated Hitter | 20 |
Salary History
Alex Ramirez's recorded salaries total $572,500 over 3 seasons, 1997 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ramirez's career ran from 1998 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CLE | AL | $217,500 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $205,000 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $572,500 | ||
Alex Ramirez: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 19, 1998 and the final game on September 27, 2000, Alex Ramirez built the record summarized on this page. Ramirez played for the Cleveland Indians (1998 through 2000) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2000). At 5'11" and 180 pounds, Ramirez is listed as an outfielder. Ramirez threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 3, 1974, in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. Alex Ramirez was the playing name; the full given name is Alexander Ramon.
The batting record for Ramirez: 135 games, 86 hits in 332 at bats, and a .259 average, plus 12 homers and 48 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .293 and the slugging percentage .437, for an OPS of .730. The .259 career average is close to the .269 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .730 to a league .772, 5.5% below average. No season topped the 32 hits of 2000. In 1999, a season of regular play, Ramirez hit .299 while the league hit .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Ramirez
- What years did Alex Ramirez play?
- Alex Ramirez played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000.
- Was Alex Ramirez a pitcher?
- No. Alex Ramirez was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alex Ramirez hit?
- Alex Ramirez hit 12 career home runs with 86 hits.
- What teams did Alex Ramirez play for?
- Alex Ramirez played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1998–2000) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2000).
- What were Alex Ramirez's career stats?
- In 135 games, Alex Ramirez had 86 hits, 12 home runs, 48 RBI, 38 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- How much did Alex Ramirez earn in his career?
- Alex Ramirez's recorded salaries total $572,500 over 3 seasons, 1997 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ramirez's career ran from 1998 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1998.
- What was Alex Ramirez's salary?
- Alex Ramirez's last recorded salary was $217,500, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $217,500, in 2000, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2000.
- What position did Alex Ramirez play?
- Alex Ramirez played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Ramirez and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Ramirez was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Ramirez hit each season?
- Alex Ramirez's home runs by season: 0 in 1998, 3 in 1999, and 9 in 2000. His most in one season was 9, in 2000.
- What was Alex Ramirez's career batting average?
- Alex Ramirez batted .259 over his career, with 86 hits in 332 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Ramirez have?
- Alex Ramirez drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Alex Ramirez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Ramirez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.