Alexei Ramirez, baseball player, 115 home runs, 2008-2016

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

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

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

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