Horacio Ramirez
Born: 11/24/1979 in Carson, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2011-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs
Biography
Horacio Ramirez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011. Known for his left-handed delivery and competitive spirit, Ramirez made a significant impact during his career, which spanned over eight seasons. He finished with a record of 40-35 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams. Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 318 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters at critical moments.
Ramirez played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Seattle Mariners, during a time when the game was transitioning with a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. Although he did not achieve saves during his career, his role as a starter and reliever was pivotal in providing depth to pitching staffs. He was part of an era that emphasized the importance of pitcher durability and versatility, and his contributions helped teams navigate the challenges of a lengthy MLB season. After retiring in 2011, Ramirez left behind a legacy as a reliable left-handed option in the majors, remembered for his grit on the mound and his passion for the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 35 | 169 | 105 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 688.3 | 758 | 356 | 83 | 264 | 318 | 4.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 12 | 4 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 182.3 | 181 | 81 | 72 | 100 | 4.00 | -1492.3 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 2 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 51 | 16 | 30 | 31 | 2.39 | -850.5 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 11 | 9 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 202.3 | 214 | 104 | 67 | 80 | 4.63 | -5022.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 85 | 38 | 31 | 37 | 4.48 | -92.8 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 8 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 139 | 78 | 42 | 40 | 7.16 | -2553.4 |
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 7.62 | - |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 2.59 | - |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 27 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5.96 | - |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 179 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0.151 | 0.160 | 0.179 | 0.339 | -1185.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 29 | 61 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.098 | -743.2 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 11 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 34 | 73 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.219 | -442.2 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 14 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | 12 | 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 | 169 | 105 | 38 | 155 | 6 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ATL | P | 29 | 29 | 7 | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | ATL | P | 10 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | ATL | P | 33 | 32 | 7 | 43 | 2 | 8 |
| 2006 | ATL | P | 14 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | SEA | P | 20 | 20 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | CHA | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | KCA | P | 19 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 169 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KCA | AL | $1,800,000 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | $2,650,000 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | $2,200,000 |
| 2005 | ATL | NL | $370,000 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | $330,000 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,650,000 | ||