Alexei Ramirez
Born: 9/22/1981 in Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2008-03-31 | Final Game: 2016-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Alexei Fernando Ramirez
Biography
Alexei Ramirez, born in 1981, enjoyed a noteworthy Major League Baseball career from 2008 to 2016, primarily as a position player. Over the course of 1,371 games, he established himself as a reliable hitter and dynamic presence on the field. Ramirez recorded 1,387 hits, 115 home runs, and 590 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .270. Known for his speed, he also contributed significantly on the bases, tallying 143 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Ramirez made an immediate impact upon his arrival in the major leagues, earning the title of Rookie of the Month early in his career and later being selected as an All-Star. His playing style was characterized by his athleticism and versatility, which allowed him to excel not only as a hitter but also defensively. Ramirez played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and speed. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Chicago White Sox, solidified his legacy as an important player of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1371 | 5134 | 601 | 1387 | 249 | 17 | 115 | 590 | 143 | 263 | 650 | 0.270 | 0.307 | 0.392 | 0.700 | -4601.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 136 | 480 | 65 | 139 | 22 | 2 | 21 | 77 | 13 | 18 | 61 | 0.290 | 387.1 |
| 2009 | CHW | AL | 148 | 542 | 71 | 150 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 68 | 14 | 49 | 66 | 0.277 | -403.9 |
| 2010 | CHW | AL | 156 | 585 | 83 | 165 | 29 | 2 | 18 | 70 | 13 | 27 | 82 | 0.282 | 91.1 |
| 2011 | CHW | AL | 158 | 614 | 81 | 165 | 31 | 2 | 15 | 70 | 7 | 51 | 84 | 0.269 | 158.9 |
| 2012 | CHW | AL | 158 | 593 | 59 | 157 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 73 | 20 | 16 | 77 | 0.265 | -1348.5 |
| 2013 | CHW | AL | 158 | 637 | 68 | 181 | 39 | 2 | 6 | 48 | 30 | 26 | 68 | 0.284 | -476.7 |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 158 | 622 | 82 | 170 | 35 | 2 | 15 | 74 | 21 | 24 | 81 | 0.273 | 79.4 |
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 154 | 583 | 54 | 145 | 33 | 0 | 10 | 62 | 17 | 31 | 68 | 0.249 | -1406.4 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 128 | 421 | 33 | 101 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 41 | 6 | 17 | 56 | 0.240 | -1564.7 |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 17 | 57 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0.246 | -1564.7 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ALDS2 | CHA | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 122 | 118 | 238 | 328 | 11 | 71 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 14 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1228 | 1198 | 1720 | 3513 | 136 | 807 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHA | 2B | 121 | 117 | 237 | 327 | 11 | 71 |
| 2008 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHA | SS | 16 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | CHA | OF | 11 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHA | SS | 148 | 147 | 220 | 410 | 20 | 94 |
| 2010 | CHA | SS | 156 | 154 | 249 | 499 | 20 | 109 |
| 2011 | CHA | SS | 155 | 154 | 217 | 457 | 16 | 99 |
| 2012 | CHA | SS | 158 | 157 | 227 | 434 | 12 | 93 |
| 2013 | CHA | SS | 158 | 157 | 236 | 433 | 22 | 100 |
| 2014 | CHA | SS | 158 | 157 | 195 | 486 | 15 | 119 |
| 2015 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CHA | SS | 152 | 151 | 206 | 462 | 16 | 105 |
| 2016 | SDN | SS | 111 | 105 | 152 | 283 | 14 | 76 |
| 2016 | SDN | OF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | SS | 16 | 14 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 122 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1228 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-05-22 |
| 2010 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 2008 | Rookie of the Month | August |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2015 | CHA | AL | $10,000,000 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | $9,500,000 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $2,750,000 |
| 2010 | CHA | AL | $1,225,000 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | $1,225,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $1,111,666 |
| Total Career Earnings | $40,811,666 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 59.0 | 140 | 0 |