Rafael Ramirez, baseball player, 1980-1992

Rafael Ramirez

Born: 2/18/1958 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-08-04 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Rafael Emilio Ramirez

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Biography

Rafael Ramirez was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a successful career from 1980 to 1992. Born in 1958, Ramirez played primarily as a position player and became known for his versatility and skill on the field. Over the course of 1,539 games in Major League Baseball, he amassed 1,432 hits and recorded 53 home runs, along with 484 runs batted in (RBIs). His career batting average stood at .261, and he demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 112 stolen bases. Ramirez was recognized for his contributions to the game with one All-Star selection, highlighting his status among his peers during an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters. His ability to blend solid hitting with base-running prowess made him a valuable asset to his teams throughout his playing career. After retiring on October 3, 1992, Ramirez left a legacy as a consistent performer who contributed significantly to the teams he played for in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1539 5494 562 1432 224 31 53 484 112 264 621 0.261 0.295 0.342 0.637 -11409.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1980 ATL NL 50 165 17 44 6 1 2 11 2 2 33 0.267 -289.7
1981 ATL NL 95 307 30 67 16 2 2 20 7 24 47 0.218 -896.5
1982 ATL NL 157 609 74 169 24 4 10 52 27 36 49 0.278 -317.9
1983 ATL NL 152 622 82 185 13 5 7 58 16 36 48 0.297 -107.5
1984 ATL NL 145 591 51 157 22 4 2 48 14 26 70 0.266 -1510.8
1985 ATL NL 138 568 54 141 25 4 5 58 2 20 63 0.248 -1887.7
1986 ATL NL 134 496 57 119 21 1 8 33 19 21 60 0.240 -1628.6
1987 ATL NL 56 179 22 47 12 0 1 21 6 8 16 0.263 -446.0
1988 HOU NL 155 566 51 156 30 5 6 59 3 18 61 0.276 -511.6
1989 HOU NL 151 537 46 132 20 2 6 54 3 29 64 0.246 -1406.0
1990 HOU NL 132 445 44 116 19 3 2 37 10 24 46 0.261 -1008.9
1991 HOU NL 101 233 17 55 10 0 1 20 3 13 40 0.236 -887.5
1992 HOU NL 73 176 17 44 6 0 1 13 0 7 24 0.250 -510.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 NLCS ATL 3 11 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 27 18 35 52 2 9
3B 72 51 25 102 9 9
OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
SS 1386 1294 2159 3978 301 842

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 ATL SS 46 42 63 140 11 25
1981 ATL SS 95 92 181 306 30 55
1982 ATL SS 157 157 300 528 38 130
1983 ATL SS 152 151 232 490 39 116
1984 ATL SS 145 141 251 443 30 94
1985 ATL SS 133 130 214 451 32 115
1986 ATL 3B 57 40 18 89 8 6
1986 ATL SS 86 82 137 282 21 62
1986 ATL OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
1987 ATL 3B 12 11 7 11 1 3
1987 ATL SS 38 29 59 99 9 30
1988 HOU SS 154 149 232 408 23 68
1989 HOU SS 149 137 189 326 30 60
1990 HOU SS 129 120 190 321 25 57
1991 HOU 2B 27 18 35 52 2 9
1991 HOU 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1991 HOU SS 45 27 51 71 6 13
1992 HOU 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1992 HOU SS 57 37 60 113 7 17

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 27
Third Base 73
Shortstop 1387
Left Field 2
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 HOU NL $400,000
1991 HOU NL $1,200,000
1990 HOU NL $1,000,000
1989 HOU NL $1,050,000
1988 HOU NL $925,000
1987 ATL NL $875,000
1986 ATL NL $825,000
1985 ATL NL $750,000
Total Career Earnings $7,025,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 15.0 336 0