| PA | AB | R | H | HR | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
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| 2024 | 278 | 235 | 27 | 43 | 4 | 7 | .183 | .299 | .306 | .605 |
| Career Minors | 668 | 541 | 87 | 119 | 10 | 24 | .220 | .361 | .355 | .716 |
| AVG | HR | SB | OPS | |
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| 2024 | .183 | 4 | 7 | .605 |
| Career Minors | .220 | 10 | 24 | .716 |
| Season | Tm | LG | L | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
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| 2022 | DSL CLE Red | DSL | ROK | 47 | 200 | 170 | 27 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 25 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 5 | .247 | .360 | .365 | .725 |
| 2023 | ACL Guardians | ACL | ROK | 41 | 190 | 136 | 33 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 50 | 54 | 6 | 2 | 2 | .250 | .453 | .426 | .879 |
| 2024 | 2 Teams | Minors | 71 | 278 | 235 | 27 | 43 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 39 | 95 | 7 | 7 | 1 | .183 | .299 | .306 | .605 | |
| 2024 | Lynchburg Hillcats | CAR | A | 54 | 216 | 182 | 23 | 34 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 30 | 71 | 7 | 4 | 1 | .187 | .301 | .319 | .620 |
| 2024 | Fredericksburg Nationals | CAR | A | 17 | 62 | 53 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .170 | .290 | .264 | .554 |
| 2024 | 2 Teams | A | 71 | 278 | 235 | 27 | 43 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 39 | 95 | 7 | 7 | 1 | .183 | .299 | .306 | .605 | |
| 2 Teams | ROK | 88 | 390 | 306 | 60 | 76 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 75 | 88 | 17 | 6 | 7 | .248 | .405 | .392 | .797 | ||
| 2 Teams | A | 71 | 278 | 235 | 27 | 43 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 39 | 95 | 7 | 7 | 1 | .183 | .299 | .306 | .605 | ||
| Career Minors | 4 Teams | 159 | 668 | 541 | 87 | 119 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 73 | 114 | 183 | 24 | 13 | 8 | .220 | .361 | .355 | .716 |
Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40
The son of the former All-Star shortstop of the same name, Ramirez was born in New Jersey but grew up in the Dominican Republic. He signed with the Guardians for $800,000 in 2022 and is one of the more physical middle-infield prospects in the system. He made his U.S. debut last summer in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League, where he ranked second in walks (50) and seventh in on-base percentage (.453). He was off to a slow run with Single-A Lynchburg to begin his age-18 season when Cleveland dealt him and two other youngsters to Washington for Lane Thomas.
At least 15 pounds heavier than his listed 159, Ramirez has the developing strength and the bat speed to produce 15-20 homers per season. He already displays the aptitude for turning on pitches and launching them in the air. He'll need to make more consistent contact after logging a 28 percent strikeout rate in the ACL, but he has the sound left-handed stroke and bat-to-ball skills to do so once he refines his approach.
Like many sons of former big leaguers, Ramirez has a high baseball IQ. He's an average runner who gets the most out of his speed on the bases. He exhibits quick hands and solid arm strength at shortstop, though he may slow a bit as he matures physically and wind up at second or third base.
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08/23/2024 | Fredericksburg Nationals placed SS Rafael Ramirez Jr. on the 7-day injured list. |
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07/29/2024 | Washington Nationals traded CF Lane Thomas to Cleveland Guardians for LHP Alex Clemmey, SS Rafael Ramirez Jr. and SS José Tena. |
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07/29/2024 | SS Rafael Ramirez Jr. assigned to Fredericksburg Nationals. |
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03/30/2024 | SS Rafael Ramirez Jr. assigned to Lynchburg Hillcats from ACL Guardians. |
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03/30/2024 | Lynchburg Hillcats activated SS Rafael Ramirez Jr.. |
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03/21/2024 | SS Rafael Ramirez Jr. assigned to Cleveland Guardians. |
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03/07/2024 | Cleveland Guardians Prospects activated SS Rafael Ramirez Jr.. |
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06/05/2023 | SS Rafael Ramirez assigned to ACL Guardians. |
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03/17/2023 | SS Rafael Ramirez and assigned to Cleveland Guardians. |
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06/05/2022 | SS Rafael Ramirez assigned to DSL CLE Red. |
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01/15/2022 | Cleveland Guardians signed free agent SS Rafael Ramirez to a minor league contract. |
