Alex Ramirez
Born: 10/3/1974 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1998-09-19 | Final Game: 2000-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Alexander Ramon Ramirez
Biography
Alex Ramirez, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1998 until 2009. Over the course of his career, which spanned a total of 135 games, Ramirez made notable contributions to his teams with a batting average of .259. He recorded 86 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 48 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, accumulating 3 stolen bases.
Ramirez's time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the late 1990s and the early 2000s. As players began to push the boundaries of power hitting, he carved out a role that highlighted both his batting prowess and versatility on the field. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions were significant in shaping the teams he played for during a dynamic era in baseball history.
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 | 0.259 | 0.293 | 0.437 | 0.730 | -388.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 48 | 97 | 11 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 0.299 | 27.1 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 41 | 112 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0.286 | 13.8 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 43 | 115 | 13 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 0.209 | 13.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 94 | 60 | 126 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CLE | OF | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | OF | 29 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | OF | 31 | 23 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | OF | 31 | 27 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 22 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 71 |
| Designated Hitter | 20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CLE | AL | $217,500 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $205,000 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $572,500 | ||