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J. C. Ramírez

J. C. Ramírez
Ramírez with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-16) August 16, 1988 (age 36)
Managua, Nicaragua
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 23, 2013, for the Philadelphia Phillies
CPBL: March 19, 2021, for the Fubon Guardians
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record15–19
Earned run average4.71
Strikeouts204
CPBL statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record3-3
Earned run average2.61
Strikeouts34
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Teams

Juan Carlos Ramírez (born August 16, 1988) is a Nicaraguan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Angels, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Fubon Guardians.

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Ramírez began his professional career in 2006, pitching for the rookie-level VSL Mariners. With them, he went 5–1 with a 1.66 ERA in 14 games, 13 starts.

He pitched for the Low–A Everett Aqua Sox in 2007, posting a 3–7 record and an ERA of 4.30 in 15 games started.

In 2008, he pitched for the Single–A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Midwest League, going 6–9 with a 4.14 ERA in 25 games, 22 starts.

With the High–A High Desert Mavericks in 2009, he went 8–10 with a 5.12 ERA in 28 games, 27 starts. He was added to the Mariners' 40-man roster on November 20 to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.[1]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 16, 2009, Ramírez was traded with Phillippe Aumont and Tyson Gillies to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Cliff Lee.[2][3]

After the 2012 season, Ramirez played for the Nicaraguan national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic Qualifying Tournament.

On January 29, 2013, Ramírez was designated for assignment by the Phillies.[4] On June 22, Ramirez's contract was selected and was called up to the Phillies after Mike Adams was placed on the disabled list. He made his MLB debut on June 23 in a game against the New York Mets, and struck out the side with his fastball velocity reaching as high as 98 MPH over one inning. On August 2, Ramírez was designated for assignment again by the Phillies.[5] On August 25, Ramírez was selected back to the 40-man roster. Ramírez was outrighted off the roster on October 16. He elected to become a free agent on October 18.

Cleveland Indians

Ramírez signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on November 1, 2013.[6] Ramírez split the season between the Akron RubberDucks and Columbus Clippers.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 1, 2014, Ramírez signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[7] After beginning the year with the Triple–A Reno Aces, Ramírez was selected to the active roster on May 10, 2015. On May 25, Ramírez suffered his first loss since 2013, surrendering a walk-off home run to Jhonny Peralta.[8] On June 13, the Diamondbacks designated Ramírez for assignment.[9]

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

Ramírez was traded by the Diamondbacks to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash on July 27, 2015.[10] On September 8, the Mariners selected Ramírez to the active roster. On November 6, the Mariners outrighted Ramírez off of the 40-man roster and he elected free agency.[11]

Cincinnati Reds

Ramírez signed with the Cincinnati Reds as a free agent on November 25, 2015. He pitched in 27 games for Cincinnati with a 1–3 record, 6.40 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 32+1⁄3 innings pitched.[12]

Los Angeles Angels

On June 26, 2016, Ramírez was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[13] He pitched in a career–high 43 games and was an effective member of the bullpen, posting an ERA of 2.91 in 46 innings. In 2017, Ramírez began the season out of the bullpen, but due to numerous injuries to the Angels rotation he was pushed to a starting role. He was shut down in August after experiencing pain in his forearm. In 24 starts, he went 11–10 in 147+1⁄3 innings. Ramírez tore his UCL in his throwing elbow and underwent Tommy John surgery after only 2 starts for the 2018 season.[14] He pitched 6+2⁄3 innings on the season with the Angels and was 0–2.[12] On August 15, 2019, Ramírez was outrighted off the Angels roster after appearing in only 5 games due to injury.[15] He elected free agency on October 14.

On February 19, 2020, Ramírez re-signed with the Angels on a minor league contract.[16] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] Ramírez became a free agent on November 2.[18]

Fubon Guardians

On December 28, 2020, Ramírez signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2021 season.[19] On March 19, 2021, Ramírez made his CPBL debut. On July 9, Ramírez was released by the Guardians and left Taiwan.[20]

Diablos Rojos del México

On July 13, 2021, Ramírez signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[21] He was released on January 26, 2022. In 3 starts 14.2 innings he went 2-0 with a 3.68 ERA and 10 strikeouts.

Minnesota Twins

On March 31, 2022, Ramírez signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[22] In 16 appearances for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, he posted a 5.66 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 35.0 innings of work. Ramírez was released by the Twins organization on July 13.[23]

Sultanes de Monterrey

On February 22, 2023, Ramírez signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[24] He was released on July 11. In 15 starts 80.1 innings he went 6-6 with a 4.59 ERA with 59 strikeouts and throwing 1 complete game shutout.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On July 31, 2023, Ramirez signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. In 2 starts 12 innings he went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA with 7 strikeouts.

He failed to make the Opening Day roster for 2024 and was released prior to the season on April 6, 2024.[25]

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On April 30, 2024, Ramírez signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League.[26] In 14 starts for Aguascalientes, he compiled a 6–3 record and 4.00 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 72 innings pitched. Ramírez was released by the Rieleros on October 22.[27]

References

  1. ^ "Mariners add six to 40-man roster". rotoworld.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
  2. ^ Todd Zolecki (December 16, 2009). "Done: Phils get Doc; Lee to Mariners". Major League Baseball. mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  3. ^ Matt Gelb (December 17, 2009). "Phils dealt Lee to replenish prospects". The Philadelphia Inquirer. philly.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2009. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  4. ^ "Phillies Designate J.C. Ramirez for Assignment". January 29, 2013.
  5. ^ "Phillies Designate J.C. Ramirez for Assignment". August 2, 2013.
  6. ^ "Cleveland Indians sign Ryan Rohlinger, J.C. Ramirez to minor-league deals". November 2013.
  7. ^ "Minor Moves: Ramirez, Pena, De La Torre, Hood, Sanabia". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Diamondbacks' J.C. Ramirez suffers first loss in 22 months".
  9. ^ "Diamondbacks Designate J.C. Ramirez". June 13, 2015.
  10. ^ Diamondbacks trade J.C. Ramirez to Mariners - Arizona Sports
  11. ^ "Mariners Claim Dan Robertson from Angels; Outright J.C. Ramirez". November 6, 2015.
  12. ^ a b J.C. Ramirez Stats | Baseball-Reference.com
  13. ^ Angels claim Reds' JC Ramirez off of waivers
  14. ^ "J.C. Ramirez to Undergo Tommy John Surgery". April 13, 2018.
  15. ^ "Angels Outright J.C. Ramirez to Triple-A". August 15, 2019.
  16. ^ "Angels to Sign JC Ramirez". February 19, 2020.
  17. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  18. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  19. ^ "Fubon Guardians Sign JC Ramírez". CPBLStats.com. December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  20. ^ @GOCPBL (July 10, 2021). "Fubon Guardians have parted ways with JC Ramírez. According to the team, they will look for a new foreign player.…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ "¡ROTACIÓN COMPLETA! EL ESTELAR JC RAMÍREZ LLEGA A PERFECCIONAR EL PITCHEO ESCARLATA". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  22. ^ Adams, Steve (March 31, 2022). "Twins Sign JC Ramirez To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  23. ^ "JC Ramirez: Let go by Twins". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  24. ^ "LA EXPERIENCIA DE J.C. RAMÍREZ SE UNE A SULTANES". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  25. ^ @ClubSaraperos (April 6, 2024). "📜 Comunicado de movimientos en pretemporada de Saraperos de Saltillo 🐉" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved April 9, 2022 – via Twitter.
  26. ^ "JC Ramírez Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News".
  27. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de octubre de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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