Elizardo Ramirez
Born: 1/28/1983 in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2004-05-25 | Final Game: 2008-06-04
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Elizardo Ramirez, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 until 2008. Over the course of his career, Ramirez appeared in the big leagues with a record of 4-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.4. He struck out a total of 96 batters, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound, although he did not record any saves during his tenure in the majors.
Ramirez's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolving dynamics of pitching strategies and player development. While his statistics may not reflect dominance, his contributions to the teams he played for exemplified the resilience and determination that characterized many pitchers of his era. Despite the challenges he faced, including the pressures of performing at the highest level, Ramirez’s journey through professional baseball remains a notable chapter in the sport's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 39 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160.3 | 201 | 114 | 28 | 54 | 96 | 6.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 4.80 | -445.6 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 33 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 8.46 | -1371.7 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 4 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 123 | 62 | 29 | 69 | 5.37 | -292.9 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7.71 | -1325.8 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 30.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 39 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0.154 | 0.195 | 0.179 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 21 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 39 | 26 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | PHI | P | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CIN | P | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | CIN | P | 21 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | CIN | P | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CIN | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $390,000 | ||