Ramos thrived in Cuba's 15-and-under league for two years before leaving the island, eventually signing with the White Sox for $300,000 in July 2018. He came to the United States for his pro debut the following summer and has been one of the system's most promising hitters ever since. He hit .271/.369/.457 with 14 homers in 77 Double-A games at age 21 last year but has struggled at that level, Triple-A and in the Majors in 2024.
Though he's aggressive and repeatedly has been young for his leagues, Ramos has shown the ability to hit the ball hard and drive it in the air throughout his pro career. His right-handed stroke has bat speed and loft and combines with his strength to create at least plus raw power, and he's able to tap into most of it. He has enough feel for the barrel to become an average to solid hitter as well if he can curb a tendency to chase pitches out of the strike zone, though that remains an issue.
The White Sox love Ramos' makeup as much as his physical ability, and he has worked hard to improve his strength, speed and flexibility since turning pro. He has turned himself into an average runner and will flash solid speed once he gets going, though he's somewhat conservative on the bases. He has enhanced his range as well, becoming an average defender at third base with solid arm strength, though his throwing accuracy can be inconsistent.
Ramos performed well in Cuba's 15-and-under league for two seasons before defecting and signing with the White Sox for $300,000 in July 2018. He opened eyes by coming to the United States for his 2019 pro debut and more than holding his own as the Rookie-level Arizona League's third-youngest regular (age 17). He played through a nagging shoulder injury in 2021 before slugging 22 homers and reaching Double-A at age 20 last season.
Ramos has advanced feel for the barrel and has made consistent hard contact throughout his pro career despite being aggressive and extremely young for his competition. His swing decisions are still a work in progress, but he pounds the ball with his quick right-handed stroke. His combination of bat speed, strength, swing loft and the leverage in his 6-foot-2 frame create at least plus raw power, and he's able to get to most of it.
While it's his offensive game that excites scouts, Ramos also has made strides with his defense. He has gotten significantly stronger since signing without losing much of his athleticism or quickness, and he has worked to become an average third baseman. He's a fringy runner but covers enough ground at the hot corner, where he has reliable hands and solid arm strength, and he also has seen action at second base the last two years.
Yet another Cuban in the White Sox system, Ramos performed well in the island's 15-and-under league for two seasons before defecting and signing for $300,000 in July 2018. He came to the United States for his 2019 pro debut and stood out by batting .277/.353/.415 as the Rookie-level Arizona League's third-youngest regular (age 17). Though limited by shoulder issues for much of the first half of the 2021 season, he posted similar numbers as a 19-year-old in Low-A.
Ramos shows all-around promise at the plate. He has an advanced approach for a youngster, displaying feel for the barrel and for using the entire field while managing the strike zone well. The bat speed and loft in his right-handed stroke combine with his strength to create solid raw power that could produce 20 or more homers per season.
Ramos moves well for his size, but he should slow down as he fills out and likely won't have more than fringy speed. His solid arm strength bounced back after shoulder soreness limited him to DH and second base for the first half of 2021, and he has decent range and reliable hands at the hot corner. His lack of quickness makes second base more of a stretch, and some scouts wonder if he'll eventually wind up in an outfield corner.
A Cuban who performed well during two seasons in the island's 15-and-under league, Ramos signed for $300,000 in July 2018. The White Sox brought him to the United States for his pro debut the next summer, and he responded by hitting .277/.353/.415 as the Rookie-level Arizona League's third-youngest regular (age 17). Limited to instructional league in 2020, he's a frequent target when other clubs discuss trades with Chicago.
Ramos stands out most for his raw power from the right side of the plate, with his combination of strength and bat speed giving him the potential for 20 or more homers per season. He also shows some feel for hitting and using the entire field, though he'll need to upgrade his pitch recognition and plate discipline. He runs well for his size but projects to have below-average speed once he's physically mature.
There are mixed opinions about Ramos' future defensive home. He has shown solid arm strength at third base but fringy to average range that could diminish if he slows down. The White Sox believe he has natural infield actions and have played him mostly at second base in 2021, but quickness could be an issue there as well. It's possible that he could wind up on an outfield corner in the long run.
The White Sox like the upside of both 17-year-old third basemen who made their pro debuts in the Rookie-level Arizona League in the summer of 2019. D.J. Gladney, a 16th-rounder in the 2019 Draft, has a bit more raw power but Ramos outperformed him offensively and defensively. A Cuban who hit well for two seasons in the island's 15-and-under league, Ramos signed for $300,000 in July 2018.
Ramos' strength and bat speed give him the raw power to provide 20 or more homers from the right side of the plate on an annual basis once he's fully developed. Though he needs to improve his pitch recognition and plate discipline, he does exhibit some feel for hitting and using the entire field. He runs well for his size but likely will have below-average speed once he fills out.
Though Ramos has the solid arm strength required of a third baseman, some scouts question whether he'll stay at the position because his range is already fringy and he figures to lose some quickness as he matures physically. Chicago believes he has some natural infield actions, however, and thought he showed some potential when he tried second base during instructional league after the 2019 season. He profiles better at third and could wind up on an outfield corner.
Note: xHR tells how many of this player's home runs would have been out of other stadiums. The "Adjusted" view here accounts for different wall heights, distances and environmental effects using Statcast Park Factor data.
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5
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5
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2
3
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3
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5
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4
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5
4
2
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5
1
1
2
5
5
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5
Note: xHR tells how many of this player's home runs would have been out of other stadiums. The "Standard" view here accounts for different wall heights and distances but excludes environmental effects. It is based purely on the observed trajectory of the hit.
! Note: Shifts are through the 2022 season, Shaded starting from the 2023 season, Shift: three or more infielders are on the same side of second base, Shade: positioned outside of their typical responsible slices of the field. Learn more about how positioning is defined here