Aramis Ramirez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2015)
Aramis Ramirez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2015 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs, and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 18 seasons. In 2,194 career games, he hit .283 with 2,303 hits, 386 home runs, and 1,417 RBI. Aramis Ramirez was a 3-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger, and a Hank Aaron Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 19,345.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-05-26
- Last Game
- 2015-10-03
- Awards
- 3× All-Star · Silver Slugger · Hank Aaron Award
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,194 | 8,136 | 1,098 | 2,303 | 495 | 24 | 386 | 1,417 | 29 | 633 | 1,238 | .283 | .341 | .492 | .833 | 19,345 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.
Career OBP .341 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .492 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +18.3% above league average.
Career OPS .833 vs. league average .746 across their career seasons — +11.7% above 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 | PIT | NL | 72 | 251 | 23 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 72 | .235 | .266 (-12%) | .335 (-12%) | .420 (-17%) | .755 (-14%) | -597.7 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 18 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .179 | .271 (-34%) | .344 (-26%) | .433 (-42%) | .778 (-35%) | -351.3 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 73 | 254 | 19 | 65 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 10 | 36 | .256 | .270 (-5%) | .344 (-15%) | .437 (-8%) | .782 (-11%) | -564.3 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 158 | 603 | 83 | 181 | 40 | 0 | 34 | 112 | 5 | 40 | 100 | .300 | .263 (+14%) | .332 (+5%) | .426 (+26%) | .758 (+17%) | 2032.8 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 142 | 522 | 51 | 122 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 71 | 2 | 29 | 95 | .234 | .261 (-11%) | .331 (-16%) | .416 (-7%) | .747 (-11%) | -1097.9 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 96 | 375 | 44 | 105 | 25 | 1 | 12 | 67 | 1 | 25 | 68 | .280 | .264 (+6%) | .332 (-1%) | .422 (+6%) | .754 (+3%) | 132.4 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | 63 | 232 | 31 | 60 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 39 | 1 | 17 | 31 | .259 | .264 (-2%) | .332 (-6%) | .422 (+16%) | .754 (+7%) | 132.4 |
| 2004 | CHN | NL | 145 | 547 | 99 | 174 | 32 | 1 | 36 | 103 | 0 | 49 | 62 | .318 | .266 (+20%) | .335 (+11%) | .427 (+35%) | .762 (+25%) | 2735.2 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | 123 | 463 | 72 | 140 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 92 | 0 | 35 | 60 | .302 | .264 (+14%) | .330 (+8%) | .418 (+36%) | .749 (+24%) | 2111.5 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 157 | 594 | 93 | 173 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 119 | 2 | 50 | 63 | .291 | .269 (+8%) | .336 (+4%) | .431 (+30%) | .768 (+19%) | 2233.6 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 132 | 506 | 72 | 157 | 35 | 4 | 26 | 101 | 0 | 43 | 66 | .310 | .268 (+16%) | .335 (+9%) | .422 (+30%) | .758 (+21%) | 2039.3 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | 149 | 554 | 97 | 160 | 44 | 1 | 27 | 111 | 2 | 74 | 94 | .289 | .263 (+9%) | .333 (+14%) | .416 (+24%) | .749 (+20%) | 2405.7 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 82 | 306 | 46 | 97 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 65 | 2 | 28 | 43 | .317 | .262 (+21%) | .332 (+17%) | .417 (+24%) | .750 (+21%) | 1273.0 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 124 | 465 | 61 | 112 | 21 | 1 | 25 | 83 | 0 | 34 | 90 | .241 | .257 (-6%) | .325 (-10%) | .402 (+12%) | .728 (+2%) | 52.5 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 149 | 565 | 80 | 173 | 35 | 1 | 26 | 93 | 1 | 43 | 69 | .306 | .255 (+20%) | .320 (+13%) | .399 (+28%) | .719 (+21%) | 2332.1 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 149 | 570 | 92 | 171 | 50 | 3 | 27 | 105 | 9 | 44 | 82 | .300 | .254 (+18%) | .318 (+13%) | .405 (+33%) | .724 (+24%) | 2724.3 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 92 | 304 | 43 | 86 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 49 | 0 | 36 | 55 | .283 | .253 (+12%) | .317 (+17%) | .396 (+16%) | .714 (+16%) | 1023.1 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 133 | 494 | 47 | 141 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 66 | 3 | 21 | 75 | .285 | .251 (+14%) | .313 (+5%) | .386 (+11%) | .700 (+8%) | 749.0 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 81 | 279 | 25 | 69 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 1 | 16 | 42 | .247 | .254 (-3%) | .316 (-7%) | .404 (+6%) | .721 (avg) | -37.1 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 56 | 196 | 18 | 48 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 15 | 26 | .245 | .254 (-4%) | .316 (-6%) | .404 (+2%) | .721 (-1%) | -37.1 |
| Career · 20 seasons | 2,194 | 8,136 | 1,098 | 2,303 | 495 | 24 | 386 | 1,417 | 29 | 633 | 1,238 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 19,291 | ||
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 (2194 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1084 | 3931 | 547 | 1146 | 188 | 718 | .292 |
| Away | 1110 | 4205 | 551 | 1157 | 198 | 699 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-03 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-10-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015-09-30 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-30 | PIT | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-09-28 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-27 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-26 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-25 | PIT | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-09-22 | PIT | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-21 | PIT | COL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 3B | 2112 | 2092 | 1197 | 3627 | 244 | 287 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PIT | 3B | 71 | 71 | 29 | 114 | 9 | 13 |
| 1999 | PIT | 3B | 17 | 14 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 | PIT | 3B | 72 | 71 | 26 | 128 | 14 | 7 |
| 2001 | PIT | 3B | 157 | 155 | 92 | 335 | 25 | 33 |
| 2002 | PIT | 3B | 131 | 130 | 78 | 255 | 19 | 32 |
| 2003 | PIT | 3B | 96 | 94 | 62 | 216 | 23 | 10 |
| 2003 | CHN | 3B | 63 | 62 | 35 | 120 | 10 | 14 |
| 2004 | CHN | 3B | 144 | 141 | 92 | 221 | 10 | 15 |
| 2005 | CHN | 3B | 119 | 119 | 70 | 218 | 16 | 14 |
| 2006 | CHN | 3B | 156 | 155 | 110 | 252 | 13 | 17 |
| 2007 | CHN | 3B | 126 | 126 | 88 | 260 | 10 | 19 |
| 2008 | CHN | 3B | 147 | 147 | 83 | 225 | 18 | 17 |
| 2009 | CHN | 3B | 79 | 79 | 45 | 137 | 10 | 14 |
| 2010 | CHN | 3B | 118 | 116 | 56 | 190 | 16 | 9 |
| 2011 | CHN | 3B | 145 | 143 | 68 | 216 | 14 | 18 |
| 2012 | MIL | 3B | 143 | 143 | 71 | 222 | 7 | 14 |
| 2013 | MIL | 3B | 80 | 80 | 45 | 103 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | MIL | 3B | 126 | 126 | 74 | 184 | 10 | 12 |
| 2015 | MIL | 3B | 74 | 74 | 40 | 119 | 5 | 14 |
| 2015 | PIT | 1B | 5 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | PIT | 3B | 48 | 46 | 22 | 83 | 5 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 2112 |
| Designated Hitter | 26 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-07-05 |
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-07-04 |
| 2011 | Silver Slugger | 3B |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-07-25 |
| 2008 | Hank Aaron Award | |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-07-23 |
| 2001 | Player of the Week | Week of 2001-05-05 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIL | NL | $14,000,000 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | $16,000,000 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | $10,000,000 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2011 | CHN | NL | $14,600,000 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | $16,750,000 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | $16,650,000 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | $15,000,000 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | $9,000,000 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | $10,750,000 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | $8,950,000 |
| 2004 | CHN | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $500,000 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | $285,000 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | $230,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $147,885,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 47.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 66.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 36.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 5.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 42.0 | 448 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Aramis Ramirez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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Aramis Ramirez: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 26, 1998 and the final game on October 3, 2015, Aramis Ramirez built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1998 to 2015), the Chicago Cubs (2003 to 2011), and the Milwaukee Brewers (2012 through 2015). Ramirez played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 25, 1978, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R., Ramirez was listed at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds.
Ramirez's career batting table shows 2,194 games, 8,136 at bats and 2,303 hits, a .283 average, plus 386 homers, 1,417 RBI, and 29 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .341 and the slugging percentage .492, for an OPS of .833. Ramirez's .283 average ran 8.0% above the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .833 to a league .746, 11.7% above average. For power, 2006 stands out: 38 home runs with the Chicago Cubs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aramis Ramirez
- What years did Aramis Ramirez play?
- Aramis Ramirez played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2015.
- Was Aramis Ramirez a pitcher?
- No. Aramis Ramirez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Aramis Ramirez hit?
- Aramis Ramirez hit 386 career home runs with 2303 hits.
- What was Aramis Ramirez's career batting average?
- Aramis Ramirez batted .283 over his career, with 2,303 hits in 8,136 at bats.
- How many RBI did Aramis Ramirez have?
- Aramis Ramirez drove in 1,417 runs in his career.
- Is Aramis Ramirez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Aramis Ramirez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.